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In this workshop, participants will learn a nuanced, compassionate, and culturally sensitive way to redirect a community member who is traumatized, overwhelmed, anxious, or having difficulty staying on topic in... Read More

The goal is to provide a guide or example on how to conduct training workshops, presentations and to facilitate a dialogue regarding climate change and its implications in practical and... Read More

In this workshop, participants will be able to acquire tools and resources available on the Internet to support the healthy sexual education of children and adolescents. Objectives Promotores will learn... Read More

In this interactive session, the participants will hear how to utilize digital stories. A brief overview will be presented, the results of an investigation and the process of creating four... Read More

(* = Translation Available) As promotores, we are used to supporting clinical research projects that have already designed and that in some ways benefit the well-being of our communities. Could... Read More

The goal of this workshop is to dialogue about the abilities and strengths that can be observed when a person participates in a reading group, including: Developing critical thinking. Making... Read More

(* = Translation Provided) After attending this workshop, participants will learn differences between the United States health care system and health care systems that exist in Latin American countries, and... Read More

This workshop will help the participants to compare the health system before and after the implementation of health care reform known as Obamacare. There will be interactive exercises where the... Read More

This workshop will describe the work of the health commission, a work team made up of community members that work to support families in bettering their health and responding to... Read More

Many times, we go about life accumulating negative life experiences without giving ourselves the opportunity to stop for a while to: 1. Identify them; 2. Ask ourselves the key questions:... Read More

This workshop will focus on the essential role as both, health workers and socio-cultural links that promotores play in community mobilization projects from a community health worker/promotor perspective, a coordinator... Read More

This experiential workshop will strengthen promotores’ emotional skills to overcome physical, emotional and sexual abuse through forgiveness and personal responsibility. Objectives Promotores will discuss the consequences of physical, emotional and... Read More

Participants will be guided through the process of creating a CareMap, which focuseson the care provider’s support system—what is working well and what and where support is needed. They will... Read More

In this workshop, we will talk about concrete ways to foster resilience to face extreme conditions by using techniques to control emotions including meditation. Promotores will have the opportunity to... Read More

Through interactive games amd activities this workshop will develop your empathic listening skills and book-making abilities with children. We will dive into the practice of developing emotional vocabulary and begin... Read More

This workshop will be focus on the importance of increasing colorectal cancer screening among the Latino community. Promotores will learn about colorectal cancer, screening methods, and the national campaign to... Read More

This workshop will provide you with a more in depth look at health information on the internet. Examples of reliable health information will be demonstrated. In this workshop you will... Read More

(* = Translation Provided) This workshop will engage conference participants with research method activities that can be brought back, reproduced, utilized, and applied to their respective areas of focus. An... Read More

This first part of this workshop will arm promotores with the information they need to increase awareness about reproductive health rights in their communities and serve as a resource for... Read More

Through didactic presentations, interactive games and role playing, workshop attendees will learn about the role that promotores can play to prevent vector-borne diseases. In addition attendees will learn important and... Read More

(* = Translation available) This interactive workshop will analyze modern and successful outreach and education techniques (presentations, group facilitation, health fairs, door to door, etc.) for a variety of environments.... Read More

This fascinating workshop will describe the multilayer resiliency of the indigenous communities in California, as they continue to maintain their cultural identity and thrive in today’s complex society. Objectives: Participants... Read More

(* = Translation Provided) The workshop will review recent findings of on-the-ground research in California of mixed immigration status families and their children. The discussion will explore policy and practice... Read More

The purpose of this workshop is to educate about the current status of chronic disease in Latino communities, the risks, prevention, detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease. Given that... Read More

This workshop will introduce participants to the steps everyone can take to protect children from developing cavities, to understand the burden of untreated tooth decay, and about how the disease... Read More

Participants will explore the rising rates of suicide among teenagers, and how social media influences suicidal behavior, both negatively and positively.

The participants will take nine recommendations to increase their self-esteem and will listen about the three steps to achieve emotional wisdom. Objectives: Promotores will learn to enhance their self-esteem by... Read More

The training will support participants in the understanding of the development of assets that help children and adolescents succeed and achieve their goals. Objectives: Parents will learn how to utilize... Read More

The aim of this workshop is to creatively think about how air pollution affects us personally and communally and actions we can take to address climate change. Objectives: Inform participants... Read More

This informative workshop will provide a rich discussion regarding the unique challenges and the skills that promotores can strengthen to better position themselves for employment. Objectives: List the key skills... Read More

(*=Translation Provided) This workshop details how promotores, who share “Service from the Heart” as the common characteristic work with their community to create meaningful and long-term change in their community... Read More

This workshop will provide participants with information about how to protect their family and community from the risks associated with pesticides. We will focus on the incorrect use of pesticides... Read More

This workshop intends to describe what yoga is and where it comes from. It will demonstrate various postures or asanas that can be practiced by people of almost any age,... Read More

This workshop will teach participants how to talk to someone and what to do for someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis or problem caused by stress, anxiety, depression,... Read More

Promotores will learn how motivational interviews are used to help promotores to facilitate behavior change among the population they serve. They will learn to customize meals that are culturally appropriate... Read More

In this difficult time that we immigrants are experiencing, this topic is very relevant to the promotor; to be informed and trained to be able to support our community. Promotores... Read More

This workshop guides promotores through a reflection in three parts: 1) To have a desire to be alive by recognizing the restoring power generated when truly wanting to be alive;... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will learn to identify ergonomic risk factors and their possible effects, and to apply prevention techniques against injuries and diseases. The competencies they will develop include... Read More

There will be information given and a simple activity about DNA, the 5 brain waves, the consciousness field, the subconscious and the electromagnetic field of our body. This information will allow you... Read More

(*=Translation Provided) This discussion will provide a presentation on the current political climate surrounding promotores/community heath workers (CHWs), including an overview of the work being done at the federal level... Read More

Time flies, and before you realize it you are in your Golden Years. This workshop offers the opportunity to discuss some of the things we can consider to prepare to... Read More

(*=Translation Provided) This workshop will provide a space to dialogue with a panel of promotor supervisors about how to lead the work of promotores using a strengths-based approach that first... Read More

“La Clave” is a short fictional video to encourage conversation and help Latinos identify the symptoms of serious mental illness so that they can get early treatment and help for... Read More

According to a recent AARP survey, many Californians are struggling financially. Come and learn about AARP tools and resources.

“Premios Amor Visión y Compromiso” This year our Welcome Reception will recognize the work of promotores throughout the decades. It will be a fun evening that will set the mood... Read More

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION IS AVAILABLE Now, more than ever, the social conscience is being elevated in regard to the causes and responses to sexual harassment; not only in the work environment... Read More

During this interactive workshop, the promotores will identify effective strategies to involve the community through organization and mobilization that will bring about an understanding of the collective power that achieves... Read More

The workshop will be based on an online e-learning training program for promotores de salud and community health workers offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office... Read More

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION IS AVAILABLE In our interpersonal relationships we can create bridges or create walls. When, among women, we promote a culture of inclusion, tolerance, respect and empathy, we create... Read More

This workshop will help individuals to know how to obtain the necessary information to think as a business person. It will guide them in regard to the social, financial, and... Read More

This workshop will present two preparedness topics: Topic 1: Fire Smart 2017 will go down in history as one of the most destructive and deadly years in California for fires.... Read More

The state of California, with funding from proposal 63 established the mental health campaign: Each Mind Matters. In Spanish, it is called: “SanaMente.” SanaMente goals are to increase awareness about... Read More

Typically the work of promotores has centered around health prevention, but promotores are the movers and shakers of any community, and can get people to any event and advocacy table.... Read More

According to Facts and Data About Alzheimer’s Disease 2010, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease among US Hispanics is 1.5 times greater than in Non-Hispanic Whites. Alzheimer’s is the costliest... Read More

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE IN ENGLISH ONLY Creating change requires building community trust and cultivating meaningful relationships. In this session, learn how to do this through the promotor model—a time-honored,... Read More

Medical Teams International Guatemala, en su Programa de Salud Materna e Infantil en Chicamán desde el 2015 implementa con éxito una estrategia basada en la comunidad que promueve la recuperación... Read More

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE IN ENGLISH ONLY Community health worker (CHW) services are most often funded for limited periods as part of grants that address specific chronic conditions or preventive... Read More

This workshop will enable promotores to identify and manage everyday tools that we have at hand such as watches, agendas, notebooks, and maps, as well as to recognize the vital... Read More

The majority of people in our community do not have professional advice to plan and care for their finances and even less know how to have a plan B for... Read More

In California, the cases of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea have increased to levels never seen before. In Los Angeles County, half of the gonorrhea cases present in youths 15 to... Read More

As our communities age and the prevalence of chronic diseases rises, we find it more important than ever to remind individuals at risk or living with chronic disease to practice... Read More

Nearly half of unplanned pregnancies in 2014 occurred among Latinas ages 14 to 44. Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy at any age can have significant adverse consequences for women. It can... Read More

The basic principles of public speaking is a skill that promotores must dominate to be able to convey their messages in the best manner to connect with the groups they... Read More

Educational and interactive workshop that will strengthen the emotional skills of promotoras to overcome physical and emotional abuse through forgiveness and personal responsibility. This is an important topic because it... Read More

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION IS AVAILABLE Most people associate loss and grief with only major losses in life. Yet, loss and grief is experienced in normal life transitions. In this inspirational presentation... Read More

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION IS AVAILABLE The main topic of this workshop will be “Acidity” as the cause of illness, as well as the primary cause of cancer. The components of a... Read More

Círculo de Bailoterapia Developed by Visión and Compromiso, Círculo de Bailoterapia (dance cardio and dance therapy) provides promotores—natural leaders in their communities—with formation and support in order to implement a... Read More

Childhood leukemia is increasing in California. Latino children in California have the highest incidence and the greatest rate of increase of leukemia. They are also more likely to live in... Read More

During this workshop community health workers will be provided with the information, tools and resources to be able to educate their communities about how vaccination against certain human papilloma virus... Read More

We all have gone through traumatic and very difficult circumstances that make us believe that we cannot go on. However, when the storm passes, and we are able to see... Read More

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION IS AVAILABLE Motivational interviewing (MI) is about recognizing people’s own accomplishments, efforts, experiences, and calling those forward. MI is based on a strength-based approach that teaches us how... Read More

We live in a digital world that consumes not only our time but also our mental and emotional state. Are social networks and electronic gadgets really the cause of our... Read More

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION IS AVAILABLE Violence is a public health problem that affects 8 of 10 women and 4 of 10 men in the world. Violence generates other problems in the... Read More

Psychology shows that approximately 80 percent of the acts of adults are “reactions” instead of pure “actions”; products of mental programming created over time. The loving work of a promotor... Read More

This workshop is full of useful tools for promotores who provide care to children ages 0-5 and of particular importance for promotores who provide care without a license (exempt providers).... Read More

THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE IN ENGLISH ONLY Learn how to advocate and reach out to various types of people of all demographics by hearing the story of a young woman... Read More

Using the results from a California research study on oral health among older adults, this workshop will provide an overview of the changes and risks that occur in the oral... Read More

This presentation will share lessons learned from Visión y Compromiso’s (VyC) efforts to bring the collective voice of workforce leaders, experts who are knowledgeable about and who support the Community... Read More

“Unite and Enjoy Cultural Diversity” We invite you to our conference welcome night. Let’s celebrate our cultural diversity by wearing your typical regional or country’s costume. Come celebrate with us—we... Read More

The workshop focuses on basic topics of reproductive health and how family planning methods (FPM) help plan for a future pregnancy, rather than “preventing” pregnancy. The goal is to use... Read More

In this workshop, the participants will learn about the different types of leadership; linear and shared, and which is most effective to “move” a community. Participants will also learn what... Read More

An awareness workshop about prostate cancer for the Latino community. The participants will learn what the disease is, know what steps they can take to improve their quality of life... Read More

This workshop will describe the collaborative project conducted between UCSB researchers and the Santa Barbara Promotora Network. It is aimed at increasing parent engagement in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT... Read More

In this interactive workshop, popular education will be used to help parents review real information and acquire research and advocacy strategies to analyze and monitor their children’s grade level learning.... Read More

An informative workshop on Alzheimer’s disease, which is often mistakenly believed to be a normal part of aging. We will show you the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and how... Read More

An educational workshop on how injuries can be physically painful and at the same time cause emotional distress that impacts family dynamics, social stigma and other mental problems. Promotores will... Read More

This workshop provides an opportunity to engage in health advocacy to increase the awareness of cancer and education and communication strategies to reach the community.

In this workshop participants will obtain fundamental information designed to reach parents who have not yet obtained a diagnosis of developmental delays but who may have concerns about their child’s... Read More

Through three theater style educational skits, you will learn how to recognize what different forms of violence look and feel like, what your rights are in response, how to support... Read More

In this workshop you will receive information on how women can reduce exposure to the hidden dangers in products that are used daily at home and work. You will increase... Read More

In this workshop participants will learn what gender, gender roles and stereotypes are and how they determine ways of relating to people, and they will learn what violence is, different... Read More

During this workshop participants will learn about the key challenges we face in achieving a full and accurate count of our community. We will discuss the importance of the Census... Read More

During this workshop we will discuss how chemicals of everyday use affect the life and health of our community and our homes, and tools will be shared to minimize your... Read More

This workshop will share information about the District Attorney’s Bureau of Victim Services. It will outline the services and assistance that the Bureau provides through the California Victim Compensation Board.... Read More

This workshop is an introduction on the basics of medical research. Participants will learn what medical research is, myths, why research is important, protections and rights for medical research participants... Read More

An informative workshop on Parkinson’s disease that will dispel the many myths surrounding this condition. For example, it is generally thought that it only affects the elderly, however, 20% of... Read More

This workshop will focus on the basic understanding of prediabetes vs. diabetes. It will address the importance of finding and using reliable health information, knowledge of self and disease, and... Read More

This is a workshop of skill development in the educational process. Learning the difference between andragogy and pedagogy based on the subject, recognizing the diversity and inclusion of participants and... Read More

Using a socio-ecological framework, this workshop will demonstrate factors that hinder the engagement in physical activity in Hispanic/Latino communities. Participants will learn evidence-based approaches and strategies to involve Hispanics/Latinos in... Read More

A workshop on self defense for women where they will obtain resources, tools and skills to be more alert and safe when they do community outreach. They will practice in... Read More

An informative, simple and dynamic workshop on what ADN is, the 5 frequencies of brain waves (Beta, Alpha, Theta, Delta and Gamma), conscious and subconscious level of our mind, what... Read More

During this workshop participants will learn how to be prepared for a disaster, they will be able to identify the risks they are exposed to, as well as, what to... Read More

In this workshop we will explore art as a method that helps people find emotional well-being through creativity, participants will learn to recognize their most fundamental feelings and thoughts derived... Read More

This workshop will present the physical and emotional consequences of the excessive use of technology in children and how promotores can guide parents about the risks of this reality. At... Read More

This workshop is based on the thinking of the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, “May your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” Reflect, discover and adopt a... Read More

In this workshop the participants will learn about the Bailoterapia Circle and how to integrate themselves into their communities through physical activity, nutrition, mental health and emotional well-being.

A workshop to improve our health and mental well-being. Recognize the existence of the energy that keeps us alive, the same that can heal or make us sick. This energy... Read More

In this workshop we will acknowledge how crucial training that involves the control of a hemorrhage is for people who respond to crisis situations. Accidents occur all of the time,... Read More

This workshop will show the hidden secrets in many beauty products that harm our health and that of the ones we love. At the same time, it will provide effective... Read More

This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to take a look at their personal finances. Participants will receive vital financial education and obtain key and urgent steps to take... Read More

In this workshop you will learn about energy justice, advocacy and how to deliver powerful and effective messages to legislators, politicians and other groups that provide vital energy services to... Read More

Using case studies, this workshop will explore how promotores can empower people to work together to create healthy changes at the community level, understanding the theory of community change.

In this workshop of personal and emotional development, nine recommendations to increase your self-esteem and three steps to achieve emotional wisdom will be shared. These will be guides to strengthen... Read More

In this workshop participants will learn to use social media networks and know that they are another tool to achieve established goals, maintaining and promoting the importance of social relationships.... Read More

In this self-development workshop, promotores will present their program called SODA (Situation, Options, Decisions and Actions) where different mechanisms will be provided to show how to cope with situations that... Read More

This workshop will increase your ability to identify, evaluate and refer older adults to prevention and treatment services for alcohol and drugs. According to recent studies (SAMHSA), alcohol and drug... Read More

In this workshop you will learn about the direct impact that parents have on the lives of their children. You will obtain tools that will enable you to emphasize in... Read More

In this workshop a panel of experts will share information on the proposed changes to immigration and public charge rules, studies and data on the impact that the changes on... Read More

This is an interactive and reflective workshop, focused on the connection between mental health and spirituality. Practical concepts will be offered to live a profound freedom and perceive suffering, failure... Read More

This workshop is aimed at providing information and support to family members and providers who have assumed the role of protector/caregiver for older adults. Self-care information and tools will be... Read More

This workshop will provide information on kidney function, disease and prevention strategies. Chronic kidney disease in on the rise as a direct result of other chronic conditions, suchas as, diabetes,... Read More

This workshop will provide valuable resources for building a stronger Latinx community that can voice concerns about the environmental issues it faces and advocate for sustainable and long-lasting solutions that... Read More

This workshop will provide fundamental information to understand what sexual diversity is and learn the different concepts that emerge from this topic. Participants can clarify their questions about sexual diversity... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn techniques that can be used to break the stigma of what it means to seek help for mental health, we will share and reflect... Read More

A workshop to prepare people interested in being mentors. They will learn about the importance and great benefit of young people having a mentor or being in a mentoring program.... Read More

This workshop will familiarize participants with the many ways they can participate in schools and in the community to improve education. Participants will learn about laws to encourage participation, recognize... Read More

In this workshop participants will learn about Exide and its exposure of environmental hazards that affect the Southeast Los Angeles area. The Los Angeles County of Public Health will reinforce... Read More

A workshop where participants will be able to reflect, in an interactive way, on the important task of being human and as promotores giving from the heart. The theoretical framework... Read More

This workshop is designed to inform and prepare the community to exercise their rights when they are faced with detention from local police or immigration authorities, CHIRLA and its vision... Read More

El taller se impartirá utilizando métodos creativos con videos, juegos, presentaciones y una discusión sobre los ensayos clínicos que son métodos innovadores para entender el mejor uso de medicinas y... Read More

This workshop will address the theme of self-love in a dynamic and interactive way. Participants will be able to acquire greater knowledge in order to build a self-efficient personality not... Read More

The workshop is designed to engage, raise awareness and educate the Hispanic community on end-of-life care issues to improve access to quality end-of-life care. As the number of Hispanics living in... Read More

This workshop will support the development and implementation of methods that will help you increase your ability to manage, distribute and properly enjoy your time, which is of extreme value... Read More

The first session of the Eighteenth Annual Promotoras and Community Workers Conference will give us the opportunity to hear from our special guests and the sponsors who have invested their... Read More

With this workshop we would like to foster a reflection about the importance of constant (or lifelong) training (or learning) when your role is to be a community promotores; By... Read More

The biopsychosocial approach recognizes the interconnection between biology, psychology, and social contributors to health and diseases. It is an important change from the medical standpoint, which centers on physical and... Read More

In this workshop, we will analyze adaptive strategies for effective community outreach in critical or non-traditional times for community promotores. Objectives: Promotores will learn the most common obstacles to the... Read More

During this workshop, you will understand how the immune system works, the different parts that compose it, and the importance of keeping it healthy to achieve the prevention of COVID-19.... Read More

This workshop will review the way promotores use social media to support their work and reach the community. Objectives: Explore the most commonly used social networks. Learn to create content... Read More

The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has uncovered major gaps in our systems of care, which have disproportionately affected our most vulnerable communities. Learn how these social factors influence, how they... Read More

In this workshop you will learn how to protect the health of children, how past uses of a location can leave contamination on a property, the nearby sources of contamination,... Read More

The workshop will present information related to the latest clinical research for healthy aging and support resources for participants. The presentation will include a basic explanation for promotores about memory,... Read More

In this workshop promotores will learn to identify tools that improve their communication, leadership and emotional intelligence skills and apply them in their social environments and communities as agents of... Read More

In this workshop you will receive information about what clinical trials are and the types of trials available, as well as their importance, benefits and risks. We will share about... Read More

This workshop allows promotores to develop innate skills to create a model of permanent community action using the principles of andragogy focused on the sustainability of social well-being in an... Read More

Promotores play an important role in helping communities learn about healthy relationships, to recognize signs of toxic environment, be advocates, and provide needed resources. It is important for families and... Read More

An experiential workshop where you will learn about an alternative tool, free of religious concepts and taboos that offers physical, emotional, mental, and energetic well-being through the benefit of the... Read More

*Simultaneous interpretation will be provided. In this interactive workshop, we will review the roles and skills of essential workers during a pandemic, raising the importance of being prepared with skills... Read More

An interactive, informative, and skill-building workshop on sexual health rights and free reproductive health coverage. An introduction on how to talk to your children about a reproductive life plan. Objectives:... Read More

This workshop will provide the opportunity to take a look at personal finances. Participants will receive vital financial education and obtain key and urgent steps to take to eliminate debt,... Read More

This workshop will be based in reflection and sharing information about education and gender, with the purpose of including men in the eradication of gender violence. Participants will learn about... Read More

This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of nutritional genomics, its application and efficacy in behavioral change, and the ethics, laws, and regulation associated with nutritional genomics. Objectives: Define... Read More

Be part of our celebration in honor of promotores and their work within the community enlivened by Cindy Shea’s El Mariachi Divas. Visión and Compromiso will be awarding the Corazon... Read More

The Circulo de Bailoterapia is a program composed of Community Instructors that supports the integral well-being of the community by means of physical activity, themes of health and nutrition and... Read More

Many social factors affect the health of each individual and the call to action from this plenary will invite us to think globally and act individually to create innovative collaborative... Read More

This workshop will prepare promotores and community health workers to transmit real and accurate information to the community through visual tools during crisis situations (natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics and others).... Read More

This workshop will discuss the importance of collaboration in historically marginalized communities. The Latino community is generally a collectivist culture, however, promotores and community health workers face difficulties in designing... Read More

In Los Angeles County, cervical cancer rates in Latinas are disproportionately higher compared to other ethnic groups (14.3% for Latinas compared to 7.5% for Non-Hispanic Whites). To address this disparity,... Read More

This workshop is for promotores who work in health care or advocate for health in general, and for people who are interested in advancing their knowledge of mental health, teaching... Read More

Faced with the need of maintaining our immune system strong, our community need to make changes in their diets. This workshop will provide much needed knowledge to achieve this goal.... Read More

This workshop will provide information and tools for promotores to influence and make an impact on social policies and decisions made by public officials and institutions in their communities. Yes,... Read More

Join us and our special guests as we close this historic virtual event listening to these extraordinary leaders’ vision for the future of all promotores and grassroots community workers.

In this workshop, participants will learn how street design positively or negatively affects both their physical and emotional health, what a built environment is, as well as how they can... Read More

In this workshop participants will analyze the importance of preventing and managing blood pressure in a clinical space (at their doctor’s office) and building awareness in their community. Participants will... Read More

This workshop provides educational information to address misconceptions about sexual assault and harassment at work, myths and realities as explained by survivors. It will also present a model where a... Read More

Mindful eating gives us the opportunity to care for ourselves and the environment in a movement called One Health that recognizes the connection between the health of humans, animals, and... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will reflect upon the transformative path intention and actions initiated with love have in our lives.

In this workshop, participants will address the importance of taking care of the most valuable thing we have: our body. Focusing on acceptance and attention to the signals it gives... Read More

Participants will learn how the Promotores Institute was implemented during the pandemic and how the 20 participants turned an obstacle into an opportunity, managing to complete Stage I of the... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will learn about tools to make a dream or project a reality within a specific timeframe. They will be exposed to simple techniques to achieve their... Read More

Promotores will be trained and have the opportunity to practice the core actions of Psychological First Aid (PFA), an evidence-based method of providing culturally sensitive psychological support to those who... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn about the special education needs that a person could develop throughout their life: what they are and what help, services and resources can be... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn about common sleep disorders, their health consequences, as well as statistics and treatments. There are various sleep disorders that many people are unaware of... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will discuss the topic of grief and loss and recommendations to deal with multiple types of losses (i.e., loss of a loved one, loss of independence,... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn about tools to support their personal and professional growth as a promotor upon entering the workforce.

In this workshop, participants will learn what resilience is and how they can use resilience as a tool to advance their personal and professional goals. We will introduce the Seven... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will increase their awareness of the needs of the fast-growing population of people ages 85+. The workshop will include interactive activities that simulate disabilities that older... Read More

Workshop participants will learn about the impact and importance of including promotores and an equity lens in the emergency response of public health problems, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this workshop, promotores will reflect on their experiences and concerns about menopause and andropause and will analyze the myths surrounding these processes and their effects on the body, mood,... Read More

In this workshop, we will share the results of two years of research on how to improve mental health services for immigrants and refugees through the integration of the promotor... Read More

In this workshop, participants will discuss the importance of continuing support and sustainability of obesity prevention programs for problems exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the example of the Gasol... Read More

This workshop is designed for participants who wish to reflect and discover guidelines that deepen their skills in emotional intelligence and interpretation of the post-pandemic context and the current social... Read More

This workshop presents fundamental concepts for meeting the emotional needs of a cancer caregiver.

In this workshop, participants will reflect on the value women who stay at home, highlighting their work in the home while enhancing their transformative social impact.

In this workshop, participants will learn strategies to promote sexual health and well-being to create a positive and dignified sexuality within the framework of sexual justice. * Interpretation available

Participants will hear from a panel of national experts about the conversations and the actions necessary to advance equity in the integration of the promotor into the workforce. This conversation... Read More

This workshop will provide promotores with information that they can disseminate in their communities in culturally effective ways to improve the sexual health outcomes of Latino immigrants and families.

This workshop seeks to provide promotores with a guide to identify depression and tools to overcome it. This workshop focuses on the importance of recognizing the symptoms and sources of... Read More

Through practice, they will be introduced to common virtual platforms and useful digital applications preparing them to navigate effectively in this technological era.

In this workshop, promotores will learn about the seven pillars for good brain health that can support neurogenesis (creation of new neurons), neuroplasticity (creation of new connections), and cognitive reserve... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will discuss the history of human rights and the systems that oppress communities. Participants will explore ideas to improve educational and health systems, the political and... Read More

This workshop aims to educate promotores about the benefits of coloring to relieve stress and practice mindfulness.

Dance therapy supports improves physical and mental health. It helps control chronic disease, reduces stress, and offers the benefits of a social group activity, improving the holistic health of participants. 

Laughter Yoga is holistic health through laughter, smiling and joy. It consists of fun exercises with aerobic and cardiovascular effects. In addition to stretching, breathing, and meditation exercises, it integrates... Read More

This workshop seeks to give meaning to the legacy of women, mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters and to value intergenerational memory in communities based on familial and personal histories, migratory... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will learn to use tools to communicate about Parkinson’s Disease so they can more effectively share with their community how to identify the signs, the people... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will increase their understanding of how they can use their phones and electronic devices to more effectively reach the communities they work with.  *Interpretation available

In this workshop, participants will learn about the detection, causes, risk factors, stages, and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition, they will learn about the resources available to the Latino... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will clarify their misconceptions about sexual diversity, increase their understanding of the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, and will hear testimonies from people from... Read More

This workshop summarizes the current environmental situation, its causes, effects, and future projections and presents effective and practical solutions to the environmental crisis at the individual, community, and national/global levels.

Laughter Yoga is an Indian-born concept that is based on the claim that “anyone can laugh.” Laughter is free, fun, contagious, and healing. Blood flow improves blood vessel function and... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will address the challenges that the promotor has faced during this pandemic and the importance of practicing physical, emotional and social self-care. Additionally we will discuss... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn about the connection between abuse, domestic violence, and modern slavery and how we can reduce risk factors in the community. The increase in domestic... Read More

In this highly interactive and experiential workshop, participants will use oil pastels, crayons, acrylic paint, and other materials to create two pages of journal art. Presenters will provide a brief... Read More

In this workshop, participants will strengthen their skills to reconnect culture and science and make positive community behavior changes by reconnecting our communities with their healthier origins to prevent chronic... Read More

This workshop explores the effects of trauma for those who witness a traumatic event.  It presents specific care information and resources to assist victims and families experiencing intentional and unintentional... Read More

In this workshop, promotores will participate in a dialogue about the importance of self-care and setting boundaries to prevent stress and fatigue that may lead to an imbalance of energy... Read More

The re-establishment of the role storytellers play in the people’s struggles.

Lunch and dinner will be on your own on Thursday.

Dr. Rafael Gonzalez-Amezcua, Aetna Better of CA Chief Medical Officer Laura Ortiz-Ravick, MA, Director, Outreach and Health Promotion, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Kaz Rafia, Chief Health Equity Officer, CareQuest Institute... Read More




This workshop seeks for participants to increase awareness and understanding communicating their thoughts, feelings and needs in an effective, assertive and clear manner. Also, to know that an essential part... Read More

Participants will have the opportunity to explore the Protective Factors Framework and learn about strategies that help families build those protective factors. Participants will learn how to use strengths-based strategies... Read More

A panel of promotor peer crisis counselors will share the success and impact of the “Estamos Juntos” emotional wellness project on the community, including participants’ success stories, training topics, team... Read More

This workshop will emphasize the importance of creating and carrying out strategies to create spaces in which older adults can remain active to rescue them from loneliness, depression, and even... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn about how women have achieved a place in society that allows them to become the person they want to be. They will have the... Read More

In this workshop, participants will create a dialogue where they will analyze the impact that the promotor’s work has had in the past and in the present, where they are... Read More

For promotores who work or live in agricultural areas and serve farmworkers and their families: participants will learn about the symptoms of pesticide poisoning, the short/long-term health effects of pesticides;... Read More

This interactive workshop will provide information about workplace health and safety principles as it applies to promotores. Through interactive activities, they will learn to identify hazards and prevent injuries and... Read More

This workshop will cover topics such as the importance of eye exams, tips for helping people experiencing vision loss, and a guide to living with vision loss and diabetes.

In this workshop, the presenters will facilitate activities to encourage participants to open conversations about sexual health with providers, family, and friends. Participants will learn to advocate for themselves and... Read More

This workshop aims to expand the promotor’s knowledge about clinical trials and provide them with tools to effectively educate the community about clinical trials and their contribution to the advancement... Read More

Through an engaging and interactive session, the presenters will train promotores to be digital ambassadors for healthy living. Participants will learn how to deliver credible and culturally relevant digital resources... Read More

In this workshop, participants will discuss how equity applied to the health of Latinos is necessary to achieve a better future for our community, understanding inequalities and the social determinants... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn about prostate cancer, its risk factors, lifestyle changes to reduce the risk, screening methods, diagnosis and treatment options. Prostate cancer is the most common... Read More

Essential Access Health will facilitate an interactive workshop using a Reproductive Justice model to share advocacy and skills development tools and to increase promotores’ knowledge of sexual health rights and... Read More

This wokshop will discuss the practical guide to achieving economic well-being in the family that consists of developing a plan and setting goals. By following the seven steps presented, families... Read More

We cordially invite you to participate in our Welcome Night—“Celebrating Our History.” This is a night where promotores from our network welcome you to celebrate our roots, culture, and talents!... Read More

This workshop promotes personal growth from realization through the expansion of consciousness. It also encourages individual conscious work, contributing to the construction of better human beings and developing better people... Read More

This workshop will present tools for promotoras and their communities that honor their mother tongue, creating channels to approach different generations. The use of children’s literature facilitates emotional regulation. It... Read More

An interactive workshop where promotores will gain skills, strategies, and tools necessary to learn to navigate reproductive health and rights issues through values clarification. With a focus on the vision... Read More

In this workshop, participants will practice activities that support the promotores getting to know each other, as well as group formation activities to help participants integrate and become a team.... Read More

This workshop will discuss the ongoing training process for promotoras. A panel of promotoras from the first generation of Visión y Compromiso’s Instituto de Promotores (Promotores Institute) will review the... Read More

This workshop will share the beginnings of CHIRLA and its impact on its members by getting involved in their communities, inspiring the participants through testimonials, some sad and some joyful.... Read More

The workshop will share the experiences of creating community gardens to develop community connections and support families to create resources for equity within our society.

During the workshop, we will open a space for reflection through questions regarding old age and aging. The purpose is to share basic academic concepts and practical applications of Gerontology... Read More

Promotores will learn the basics about asthma: what happens in the lungs when asthma symptoms begin, common triggers, how to prevent asthma attacks, and understand common asthma medications.

Currently, social networks are used continuously to learn about news, to purchase and sell diverse products, find information, establish contacts, play games, carry out professional activities, chat and share around... Read More

The presentation will focus on the “Well Connected Español” program, a virtual community of older Latino adults. Using this work as an example, key concepts that help promote the comprehensive... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn to carry out self-help and self-care exercises, and communicate with empathy and active listening. These tools aim to generate better ways to communicate and... Read More

Through an engaging and interactive session, the presenters will train promotores to be digital ambassadors for healthy living. Participants will learn how to deliver credible and culturally relevant digital resources... Read More

In this workshop, the presenter will facilitate a dialogue about the challenges faced by the caregiver of a person with cancer, the strategies they can use to maintain a good... Read More

With the emphasis on self-care, compassion, and self-compassion, we will introduce the advantages of practicing mindfulness techniques to overcome physical and emotional abuse in people. The practice of mindfulness techniques... Read More

In this workshop, participants will discuss general information about autism that will inform and guide promotores about the factors surrounding this condition and learn about early intervention resources that can... Read More

Just as CPR trainees and the Heimlich maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, QPR trainees learn to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to... Read More

Workshop participants will discuss the impact of communication from the beginning of human society and how assertive communication techniques can lead us towards successful relationships in different areas of our... Read More

In this space, the presenters will share how popular education supports the work of promotores and their leadership towards the construction of community power, its organization, and cultural essence. The... Read More

This workshop will discuss the importance of ventilation to protect health. Ventilation helps reduce asthma triggers and exposure to toxic chemicals, allergens and other small particles that are harmful to... Read More

Learn who Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) Caregivers are and why Visión y Compromiso created the “Family Caregivers Program,” what the generational approach is to address domestic violence, and some... Read More

This workshop will provide promotores information about the sexual and reproductive health services they can disseminate in their communities in culturally effective ways which has the potential to dramatically improve... Read More

An educational presentation on critical documents: what to do if a family member becomes incapacitated and cannot make their own decisions? Documents include: Advance Health Care Directives, Living Will, 5... Read More

During this workshop, participants will learn about the greenhouse effect and climate change concepts. To encourage critical thinking, participants will analyze energy consumption and its environmental repercussions.

To address the dangers of vaping, the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Community Outreach and Engagement team partnered with Visión y Compromiso to adapt e-cigarette prevention programming for use by... Read More

In this workshop, presenters will share knowledge of both personal experiences providing accompaniment and research on this unique and innovative model of care. Presenters will share information about the safety... Read More

Currently, social networks are used continuously to learn about news, to purchase and sell diverse products, find information, establish contacts, play games, carry out professional activities, chat and share around... Read More

The purpose of this conversation is to serve as a platform for promotores to expand their knowledge about clinical trials while providing them with tools to present effective education in... Read More

An informative workshop for promoters who support people living with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney failure. Participants will learn about chronic diseases that lead to... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn strategies to age healthier and build a plan for healthy aging. This issue is important because the incidence of high blood pressure and diabetes... Read More

Through a practical workshop that includes relaxation exercises and group dynamics, the importance of laughter therapy and good humor will be discussed, thus advocating for the right to mental health... Read More

Bailoterapia (dance therapy) helps a person to feel better physically and mentally. It helps control chronic diseases to lower stress. As this activity is carried out in a group, it... Read More

Through simple and effective techniques, participants will learn to awaken their senses through breathing.

Through breathing and movement exercises this workshop will invite participants to reflect upon their life story and connect it with their personal purpose.

During this workshop, participants will reflect upon the construction of significant relationships by using their own experiences and deepening their understanding of feelings. Based on the book Atlas of the... Read More

A workshop on self-defense for women where they will obtain resources, tools and skills to be more alert and safe when they carry out community outreach activities. They will practice... Read More

In this workshop, participants will learn the importance of reading and understanding the pesticide labels, including: What is the word sign?; first aid in case of exposure; and how to... Read More

This workshop will present how caring for the different areas of human beings can lead to happiness. Promotores and community health workers will learn practical tools to help prevent common... Read More