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Psychologist Alejandra González Salas

About me

Transforming lives through mental health and holistic wellbeing

Throughout my career, I have built a comprehensive approach to mental well-being and holistic health, combining academic knowledge, professional practice and experiential learning. My training in Psychology and Body Psychotherapy has provided me with solid tools to understand and address the complexity of the human being from a functional perspective oriented towards positive change.

 

Along the way, I have developed a deep ability to integrate multiple disciplines, which has allowed me to design effective strategies to promote mental health, emotional balance and personal growth. This holistic view includes a comprehensive understanding of the body, emotions, habits and environment, always highlighting the importance of addressing each aspect consciously and strategically.

 

Furthermore, my experience has taught me to overcome challenges with resilience, adapting to changing contexts and applying innovative solutions that impact both the lives of people and the community environment.

Academic Background

  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management (ongoing), Universidad del Valle de México, May 2023

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Universidad Intercontinental, 2012–2016

  • Thesis: "Risk Factors Associated with Violence in Transgender Populations" (2017)

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Complementary Training

  • Training in Conscious Breathing, Mtra. Ilse Kretzchmar, 2020–2022

  • Training in Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Centro Yollocalli, 2013–2016

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Professional Experience

  • Co-Founder and Director, CIIIDAER A.C., 2018–2023

  • Field Testing of International Treatment Standards for Substance Use Disorders, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, January–September 2017

  • Collaborator in Ecological Implementation Studies for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11, WHO), Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz, 2014–2017

  • Organizer of the Regional Symposium: "Mental Health and Substance Use: Priorities in Practice and Policy", World Health Organization, December 2016 – April 2017

  • Speaker: "ICD-11 Guide for Depression: Clarity and Acceptability for Patients and Families", XXV National and V International Congress of the Mexican Psychiatric Association A.C., November 2017

  • Keynote Presentation: "Towards a Circular Economy", Forum on Renewable Energies and Sustainability, Universidad Veracruzana, May 2019

  • Workshop Facilitator during the In-Person Experience of the 2nd Edition of Sustainable Future ED, Radix Education, Cubico Sustainable Investments, November 7–9, 2024

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Diplomas and Certifications

  • Certificate in Art Therapy Training, Cursos Holístico España (online), March 2024

  • Certificate in Investment Project Evaluation, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (online), February 2024

  • Diploma in Mental Application (ongoing), IMAM, September 2023

  • Certificate of Participation in the PUMS Method, Mariana del Hoyo, June 2022

  • Certificate in Bioenergetics and Astral Medicine, Mariana del Hoyo, June 2022

  • Certificate of Attendance at the Global Symposium: Mental Health and Substance Use, Columbia University, April 2017

  • Diploma in Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Instituto Yollocalli, 2013–2016

  • Additional Certifications, Includes training in ICD-11 diagnostic guidelines, inferential statistics, and courses on addictions from a psychoanalytic perspective.

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Social and Community Projects

2022–2024 | Water and Environmental Care Transformation

  • Role: Coordinator and Facilitator

  • Achievements:

    • Direct impact on 98 children and 87 families through environmental education workshops

    • Installation of two rainwater harvesting systems in rural schools

    • Inclusion of children with special educational needs

2018–2019 | Solar Energy Certification for Indigenous Women

  • Role: Coordinator and Shipment Manager

  • Achievements:

    • Sent four Indigenous Mexican women to India for training in solar panel manufacturing at Barefoot College University, Rajasthan, India

    • Promoted women’s empowerment and sustainable development in their home communities

2019–2022 | Reconnection of Río Blanco Factory, Veracruz

  • Role: Social Program Leader

  • Achievements:

    • Revitalization of the factory and its historical connection to the community

    • Educational and cultural workshops to strengthen identity and social cohesion

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Publications

  • Omar Hernández-Orduña, Rebeca Robles-García, Nicolás Martínez-López, Carolina Muñoz-Toledo, Alejandra González-Salas, María Cabello, Tecelli Domínguez-Martínez, María Elena Medina-Mora. (2017). WHODAS and the Evaluation of Disability among People with Mental Disorders with and without Psychotic Symptoms. Salud Mental, 40(5).

  • Young adult book in the process of publication: "Lilo and Sansón: The Encounter with the Masters"

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