Our 1st LMHANJ Gala
at the Brownstone in Paterson, NJ at
7:00PM on Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Latino Mental Health Association of New Jersey was proud to present its first Gala: *Celebrate & Elevate: 25 Years of Comunidad*, marking the inception of the association. The Gala took place on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the beautiful Brownstone in Paterson, NJ.
Attendees enjoyed a black-tie evening featuring a sumptuous dinner, a keynote speech by bestselling author Dr. Mariel Buqué, awards, and lively dancing. The silent auction, benefiting scholarships for Latinx mental health students, added a meaningful cause to the celebration.
It was an unforgettable evening honoring 25 years of impact and community support.
Our Keynote Speaker
Dr. Mariel Buqué
Dr. Mariel Buqué (pronounced like a bouquet of flowers) is a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist, a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the bestselling book Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Her mission is to help reduce the recurrence of Intergenerational ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) within communities of color.
Upon seeing the huge gap in trauma-informed care and trauma-informed institutional action that specifically addresses the needs of underserved communities at Columbia University, Dr. Buqué sought out to develop a holistic system of care, with equity and prevention at the center. This is the method that is central within her consultation and therapy practice, the Break the Cycle Trauma Center (BTC).
Dr. Buqué is widely sought out for her clinical expertise and trauma approach and her work and weekly mental health tips can be found at www.drmarielbuque.com.
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