Author & Speaker
Paulina Rael Jaramillo is an award-winning author, speaker, and counselor whose work empowers individuals to heal from loss and embrace resilience. She began her writing career in 1991 with Hispanic News and later contributed to Discipleship Journal, Today's Christian Woman, and Latina Style as well as several inspirational anthologies, including God's Chicken Soup for the Soul.
Paulina holds a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling from CSUSB and has dedicated her career to supporting youth and families through crisis and recovery. She is the author of Life Interrupted, Life Resumed, and A Time to Heal: Grief Recovery Guides and Workbook, offering practical strategies for overcoming loss and finding renewal.
Her other works include The American Southwest: Pride ~ Prejudice ~ Perseverance, a cultural history of the region, and The Littlest Chef, a healthy cookbook for children. Her books are used in schools, libraries, and health education programs.
A versatile and engaging speaker, Paulina presents on healing, memoir writing, and Latino history and education.
Paulina R. Jaramillo, M.A.
TESTIMONIALS
"In the face of loss whether it be by death of a loved one or some other tragedy, a person needs both emotional support and practical advice. Jaramillo provides both. She speaks partly from her own experiences and partly from her educational background, so that she succeeds in bringing together the empathy and practicality one needs to get through times of loss."
R. Strickland, M. Div, M.S.
"Paulina Jaramillo presents a concise, lively, and readable account of the history of the American Southwest as she traces the development of this rich and culturally diverse region, from its first inhabitants, whose imprint is still felt, up to the present. She weaves a compelling tale of triumphs, setbacks, and disappointments that Latinos in the Southwest have experienced as they fought for civil rights and equality. Though confronted with discrimination and other injustices, she shows, Latinos pushed forward and made the best of circumstances, relying on family, faith, and community for support and inspiration.
Tom M. Rivera, Ed.D., Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
California State University, San Bernardino
“This helpful new book is interactive — helping you journal, react, respond and process your feelings as you move through the stages of grief. Paulina Jaramillo offers real help, real hope if you’ve experienced trauma or loss. Everyone processes grief differently. Sometimes it may feel as if you’re “stuck” in a phase or a stage — that’s normal, but this book can help you understand what you’re experiencing, plus show you some practical, helpful next steps. Excellent for anyone in a “Celebrate Recovery” program, or anyone who has experienced grief, loss, or crisis.”ll a story and let your users know a little more about you.
Dr. David & Lisa Frisbie
THE CENTER FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY STUDIES
