1.5 CEs (APA, NBCC, CA, BRN) 

Sacred Remembering:

Cultural Reclamation and Spiritual Resistance in Latinx Mental Health

1.5 CEs

LIVE
Webinar
ONLINE via zoom 

DATE: Friday October 16, 2026
TIME: 9:30AM-11AM MT
ZOOM*
1.5 CES for $45

INSTRUCTORS: Natasha Helfer LCMFT, CST-S
Emilee Henriquez, LCMHC


*A recording will be available for asynchronous CE credit. Video processing may take up to 14 business days.
This course explores the historical, cultural, and spiritual forces that shape Latinx mental health, with particular attention to the impact of colonization and systemic religious oppression on Indigenous and Afro-Latinx spiritual traditions.

Participants will examine how these histories may contribute to cultural loss, spiritual fragmentation, internalized oppression, and intergenerational trauma, while also exploring practices such as curanderismo, espiritismo, and ancestor veneration as sources of resilience, identity, and resistance.Using a culturally responsive and spiritually informed clinical framework, participants will learn how to assess spiritual and ancestral history with cultural humility, distinguish culturally sanctioned practices from interventions outside a clinician’s scope of practice, and navigate ethical concerns related to referral, boundaries, and cultural appropriation.

This course is designed for mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their clinical work with Latinx clients.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
 Intermediate, Post-Graduate

This course is appropriate for mental health professionals (i.e., Psychologists, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs/LMHCs)

CE Hour Summary: Credit for this course fulfills 1.5 CEs N

At the end of this webinar participants, will be able to:

  • Describe how colonization and systemic religious oppression historically disrupted Indigenous and Afro-Latinx spiritual practices and identity.
  • Identify at least three clinical presentations of spiritual fragmentation and intergenerational cultural trauma commonly seen in Latinx clients.
  • Differentiate between culturally sanctioned ancestral/spiritual practices (e.g., curanderismo, espiritismo) and areas that fall outside a clinician's scope of practice.
  • Apply a cultural humility framework to assess and explore spirituality and ancestral practice with Latinx clients in session.
  • Evaluate ethical considerations (including referral criteria and the risk of appropriation) when integrating spiritual content into treatment.

Meet the Instructors:

Natasha Helfer,  LMFT, CSTS

Natasha Helfer is a licensed marriage and family therapist, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, speaker, writer, and podcaster with more than 23 years of clinical experience. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University and her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Friends University. Her clinical work has focused primarily on supporting Mormon and post-Mormon clients navigating relational health, sexuality, and faith transitions. 

Natasha is the founder and owner of the  group practice, Symmetry Counseling, where services focus on helping people with religious trauma, reclaiming sexual desire, mixed-faith relationships, coming out journeys, healing sexual shame or trauma, and exploring sexual authenticity. 

Natasha has presented nationally in both professional and public settings and has been featured in podcasts, television news programs, and print media for her work in sexual health advocacy. She is widely recognized for her culturally informed approach to working with clients from high-demand religious backgrounds.  

Emilee Henriquez, LCMHC

Emilee Henriquez, LCMHC, is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and the founder of Therapy Friends, an inclusive, trauma-informed therapy practice in Utah serving women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ communities through individual, couples, and group therapy. Her clinical work focuses on helping high achievers move out of survival mode and build sustainable, values-aligned lives. She has practiced as a full-time therapist since 2021. 
She earned her Bachelor's degree in Family Science, summa cum laude, from Utah Valley University in 2019, and her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2022. She is currently pursuing an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Performance Psychology through Grand Canyon University, expected to be completed in September 2026, as a step toward a planned doctorate in General Psychology with an emphasis in Performance Psychology.

Frequently asked questions

What if I am unable to attend a live webinar?

This webinar will be recorded for later viewing. We typically post the recorded version 7-10 business days after the webinar. For those who are unable to join us live, we will provide a short quiz to verify attendance.
We'll send out an email letting you know when it's available, and the recording will remain on our website for the foreseeable future.

Help! I need tech support! How do I get in touch?

Please understand that we are able to provide minimal support during the live webinar.
The fastest way to reach us is via email at info@learnreligiontherapy.com

What is your refund policy?

All requests for a refund must be made in writing via email to info@learnreligiontherapy.com. We typically do not provide a refund due to an inability to attend the live session, as we will be recording the session for later viewing.

Course Outline

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The Buehler Institute was created to provide the highest quality training in human sexuality for mental health professionals and healthcare providers. Its founder, Dr. Stephanie Buehler, is a licensed psychologist and author of a bestselling sex therapy textbook, among others.
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The Buehler Institute is an institutional provider for the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Provider #12-138-Q.
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