In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers is joined by Dr. Monica Malzate, an accomplished social worker, educator, consultant, and advocate for mental health, trauma prevention, and reproductive justice. With over 30 years of experience spanning Colombia and the United States, Monica has dedicated her career to uplifting vulnerable communities, training professionals, and advancing culturally competent care.

🔹 Learn how Monica's work bridges social work, academia, and mental health services to support immigrant families, women, and children across diverse contexts.
🔹 Gain insights into trauma-informed care models, including EMDR and TBRI, and how they’re applied in both clinical and community-based settings.
🔹 Hear her perspective on reproductive justice and the importance of integrating mental health advocacy into social and legal systems.
🔹 Discover Monica’s approach to leadership, curriculum development, and mentoring future social workers and healthcare professionals.

Whether you're leading a firm, managing a team, or working with clients impacted by trauma, Monica’s thoughtful and holistic perspective offers powerful lessons in empathy, systems thinking, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

📌 Connect with Dr. Monica Malzate:
LinkedIn: Monica Malzate

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