Welcome to the EZ Conversations podcast. In this episode, host Furkhan shares an inspiring conversation with Zulma Williams, a licensed clinical social worker from Henderson, Nevada. Zulma opens up about her journey from Argentina to the United States, detailing the challenges she faced, including language barriers, moving to new cities, and eventually settling into her career. She also shares poignant stories of overcoming an abusive relationship, battling breast cancer, and her mission to help others through therapy. Listen as she discusses the importance of resilience, self-esteem, and the role of therapy in overcoming life's most challenging obstacles. This episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of supporting those who are struggling.
Zulma Williams is the founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services and the main provider of therapeutic services. Zulma was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to the United States at the age of 31. After working in the accounting field for several years, Zulma decided that she was ready for a career change and worked toward her goal of becoming a social worker. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work at age 46, and then was diagnosed with breast cancer. To focus on her health, she moved back to Argentina to have family support and complete treatment. After becoming a breast cancer survivor, Zulma moved back to Las Vegas and enrolled in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Advanced Master of Social Work program at the age of 50. Zulma completed her degree and clinical hours and is a licensed clinical social worker.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:52 Guest Introduction: Zulma Williams
01:49 Journey to the United States
02:31 Overcoming Early Challenges
05:25 Career Transition and Personal Growth
06:33 Battling Cancer and Returning to the US
08:50 Escaping an Abusive Relationship
16:39 Raising Awareness on Abuse
26:12 Grieving the Relationship and Self-Love
27:01 Recognizing Red Flags and Self-Protection
27:37 The Struggle of Leaving an Abusive Relationship
28:41 Building Self-Esteem Through Therapy
30:50 The Importance of Persistence
33:25 Trusting the Process and Overcoming Challenges
36:24 The Role of Therapy and Self-Reflection
47:13 Choosing Your Pain and Moving Forward
48:30 The Therapeutic Relationship and Client Progress
49:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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