Valeria Dubuourdieu

Valeria Dubourdieu was born and raised in Uruguay. She graduated from the Catholic University of Uruguay with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and has worked as a teacher for 15 years, both in Uruguay and in the United States. 
In 2011, Valeria graduated with four Units from Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and became a Chaplain. She served in two hospitals providing spiritual support, presence and pastoral counseling to patients, families and hospital staff. She is currently pursuing a Master degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University. 
She enjoys facilitating workshops, seminars, and retreats for personal and spiritual growth. As a Hispanic who is knowledgeable about that culture, she now extends these services in Spanish speaking clients here in South Texas. Valeria intends to continue to serve God’s people, especially those feeling lonely, anxious, or depressed. 
Valeria and her husband Alexis, have three beautiful sons. They attend Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bay City, Texas. Their oldest son Philippe is a seminarian for the Diocese of Victoria, discerning the call to the priesthood at Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College, LA.

BS-14   Ayudando a vivir – Afrontando la realided del suicidio                       
Cuando una persona siente que los retos de la via van más allá de su capacidad para sobrellevarlos, puede llegar a sentir un estrés y dolor emocional devastador. Cuando la aflicción es intolerable, los pensamientos de las personas pueden volverse confuses y llevarlas a sentir que las muerte es la única alternative, la única opción.   Considerando la grave naturaleza de este problema, los invite a reflexionar juntos lo que sabemos acerca del suicidio, incluso las señales de advertencia y las cosas que podemos hacer para prevenirlo. 

C-35   Remember to Put on Your Oxygen Mask First                     with G. Janecka 
Whether it’s taking care of family or loved ones or those entrusted to us through ministry, prioritizing our own  self-careis non-negotiable! Join counselors from the Emmaus Center as they explore strategies to promote proper self-care and balance in your own life, in order to bring forth  your best selfwhen ministering to others.

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