Azalia Larrieu – Licensed Clinical Therapist | Site-Wide Activity https://metabelize.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:17:56 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4b7124a9319ab71e20cc3f5b38b39bd1 Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1973 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:46:54 +0000 Over the past few weeks, Port Loyola Library came alive with creativity, imagination, and self-expression through Roots & Rhythms, a storytelling and expressive arts summer program. This initiative, led by META […]

]]> 9ef01b3c87938072741209fd8923fd60 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1965 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:25:12 +0000 Social work is more than a profession; rather, it’s a calling rooted in empathy, advocacy, and service. But what does it really mean to be a social worker in Belize today?

In the first episode of The Galen E […]

]]> 6d2b9cf76723cca08ef36199f47342d9 Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1958 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:51:04 +0000 Last Thursday, October 2, 2025, META Belize hosted a session for students, faculty and staff at Itz’at STEAM Academy on “Level Up: Beating Bullying with Confidence.”

Azalia G. Larrieu, Clinical Direc […]

]]> dd59b160350084d1d61fa3aaa8ad866a Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1952 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:53:24 +0000 The Mental Health Association appeared on the ‘Sun Up on 7’ morning show in early September to discuss World Suicide Prevention Day and their advocacy at the Welcome Resource Center. Presentations were led by […]

]]> e98f89758c89a3f9c090876da17f28a3 Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1945 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:25:53 +0000 This past week, I had the honor of attending a transformative training hosted by the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MOHW), with the technical and financial support of UNICEF Belize and CICAD/OAS. The training […]

]]> 07dc71a4e364e985eba94e854784b024 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1921 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:07:44 +0000 In a dynamic tourism industry like Belize’s, communication isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a powerful tool that connects people, builds partnerships, and shapes national perception. That’s why Meta Belize, in collab […]

]]> ea907e5118e8eebe9384bf8cc22feb18 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1912 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:35:45 +0000 Fabrigas Belize Ltd. recently hosted “Pressure Tested: Building a Stronger Team,” a dynamic workshop facilitated by Azalia Gongora Larrieu, LMSW, CCTS-I of META Belize, in collaboration with Mind Unlocked. […]

]]> 78e526f7825813c88b06b6ab632109d5 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1889 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:06:26 +0000 Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, sensory overload, emotional regulation, or social challenges? Whether you are on the autism spectrum or battling with anxiety, these experiences can feel […]

]]> e3764b06337f290f4bfc0ae9a0446fc5 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1873 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 22:15:54 +0000 On December 9, 2024, at the Bliss Institute, the Love Foundation hosted an impactful panel discussion titled “Promoting Respect and Equity Together: Our Collective Roles in Ending Violence Against Women and […]

]]> 71764eccf59e96b130f91114303a5563 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1843 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:12:28 +0000 Last Monday, November 25, the Ministry of Public Service commemorated the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This campaign will be observed globally from November 25 to December […]

]]> 9bb4746f51505fae5d2a971fc2cc6d66 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1815 Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:46:44 +0000 Today, Thursday, October 1st is celebrated worldwide as World Mental Health Day (WMHD). Founded by the World Federation for Mental Health, this year’s official theme of WMHD is ‘It is Time to Prioritize Men […]

]]> 6f8d8751d58896e21e0cbf78d309abe2 Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1772 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:25:52 +0000 In a recent act of mass harassment, several individuals have become victims of cyberbullying and online persecution in Belize. Producers of the early morning show, Open Your Eyes invited Licensed Clinical Social […]

]]> 400cb1a632b857a29e6c7b3771f48c67 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1767 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:57:33 +0000 On July 6th, 2024, the Hand in Hand Ministry opened its doors to a group of eager listeners for their monthly life pep talk. These sessions, held on the first Saturday of each month, have become a beacon of […]

]]> e568753e094664e9fe92371820c390c2 Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1758 Mon, 27 May 2024 22:27:55 +0000 In light of the recent rise in child abuse cases, a panel of experts including Mrs. Azalia Larrieu, LCSW, were invited to share their insights on this topic. The discussion ranged from how to identify child abuse […]

]]> 64f9b84efaa5a19fbe7802e0127fa9c0 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1751 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:16:11 +0000 This morning, Mrs. Kathy Esquivel, Founder & Secretary of the Mental Health Association and Mrs. Azalia Gongora-Larrieu, LCSW, CCTSI, and Vice President of the Mental Health Association appeared on the Open Your […]

]]> a9c676bf67749b63ff3ef99eafd87d6d Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1720 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:05:11 +0000 META was invited to participate in the last day of celebrations for Anglican Cathedral College’s Mental Health Week 2022. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week was “You Are Not Alone”.

The week was […]

]]> d09dec8c72f07a3884805434f8dc659e Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1679 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:08:24 +0000 This summer, the Port Loyola Public Library was the hub of fun and learning. META Belize was proud to hold a summer program over the course of 6 weeks this year. Ten primary school children from within the […]

]]> 4ed75670f4f15834859cebcbecc83b36 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1651 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:41:32 +0000 International Women’s Day is not only about celebrating the women in your life, but it is a global day dedicated to celebrating gender equality. Today, take time to celebrate the historical, cultural, and p […]

]]> 7ca8b70311a0356d5fba508a5d0424cd Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post https://metabelize.com/?p=1641 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:21:33 +0000 They say no two children are the same. As parents, we begin to examine our own children, and very early on can tell their temperaments or personalities, likes and dislikes; you guide your children based on their […]

]]> c6cf12b1d768c0bd90baa3591ad08983 Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=1627 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:49:49 +0000 Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) is an advocacy and action platform that tackles issues related to the health and wellbeing of women, adolescents and children in the Caribbean. Their mission is […]

]]> a88d7b23f657f09fa28235dafe4fceb7 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=1619 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 19:32:20 +0000 On Monday, December 6, 2021, the Spouses of CARICOM Leaders Action Network (SCLAN) and the National Women’s Commission’s (NWC) spearheaded a panel discussion as part of their project on Engaging Men and […]

]]> 9b9e8469456914cf101130a55ed4f2fb Maynor Larrieu joined the group Virtual Group https://metabelize.com/activity/p/50/ Sat, 06 Nov 2021 04:06:24 +0000 0 6b2830c260cc5db42e0f4c325039c05b Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=1500 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:38:36 +0000 On Monday morning, reality came one step closer to Belize. Since December 2019, we have been hearing about COVID-19 and its impact on the world.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines the […]

]]> e221c7a54b76b9bd578b7138b3977cf3 Mikaylie Jonch wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=1376 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:57:09 +0000 Many of us may feel that relationship problems stem from issues the other person may have. However, you may be surprised to know that many issues that may exist in your relationship has more to do with you as an […]

]]> 103ac611533a4237ecd3b6657e949ab9 Azalia Larrieu wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=1245 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:59:32 +0000 Many people understand the concept of physical wellness because it something we can physically see, test, and understand. For many, mental wellness isn’t something that comes to mind often. Societal standards […]

]]> 7f99fa45c89b797d989165ee88e33d60 Maynor Larrieu created the group Group Cloe https://metabelize.com/activity/p/33/ Wed, 30 May 2018 08:48:58 +0000 0 768d1334c8580031d9969fcc7ce569d8 Maynor Larrieu wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=305 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:16:15 +0000 Family is defined by many as “a socially recognized group (usually joined by blood, marriage, cohabitation, or adoption) that forms an emotional connection among its members and that serves as an economic unit o […]

]]> bd13f6c2e6868192679b94b659aead3b Maynor Larrieu wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=139 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 12:04:53 +0000 Have you ever felt that you just wanted to run away? Have you ever felt your heart racing non-stop and you have no idea why? Have you ever felt your body suddenly freeze and you can no longer feel anything?
These […]

]]> f2fcef637e4b6f996ba027611fbdf2bb Maynor Larrieu wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=133 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:19:17 +0000 We don’t think about it much. We may go about our lives simply trying to survive. Day in and day out we are faced with threats surrounding us. You may be thinking: “How do I survive today?” Whether you are l […]

]]> a4cd609137b04986b768464b458dc85d Maynor Larrieu wrote a new post http://metabelize.com/?p=66 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:34:08 +0000  

Lady Kathy Esquivel, a founding member of the Mental Health Association of Belize, sits down to discuss ‘Benjy’, a novel she wrote to shed light on the issue of mental health in Belize.

‘Benjy’, […]

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