Comadres: The Healing Power of a Female Bond |
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| Authors: | Lillian Comas-Diaz |
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| Institution: | 1. Transcultural Mental Health Institute , Washington , DC lilliancomasdiaz@gmail.com |
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| Abstract: | The author discusses the use of comadre therapy in feminist psychotherapy. Within the Latino culture a comadre is the relationship between the mother and her child's godmother. Literally meaning co-mother, a comadre is special bond between women who are intimate friends. A clinical case is provided to illustrate the use of comadre therapy. |
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| Keywords: | Comadre feminist therapy Latinas mujerismo |
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