January 25th - January 29th, 2027

9:30am - 2:00pm (tenetative)

The cost of Mi Otro Yo is $995. A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required by October 30 to secure your place. The remaining balance ($845)  can be paid in one installment or two payments ($422.50). Complete payment is due by November 30, 2026.

This fee includes:

• Five days (20 hours) of workshop and training

• Workshop materials

• Transportation related to scheduled program activities, when needed

• Water, coffee and snacks

Participants are responsible for airfare, lodging, meals, and personal expenses unless otherwise specified.

Please write us at cndy.l.v@gmail.com or lunacalderonlcsw@gmail.com

Mi Otro Yo will take place at a venue in downtown Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico. The workshop is hosted in partnership with Becari Conzatti Language School, which has extensive experience offering educational and cultural programs for behavioral health professionals and has hosted several similar programs over the years.

Depending on the number of participants enrolled, a scholarship spot  may be available.

If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please contact Luna at lunacalderonlcsw@gmail.com.

Yes. Continuing Education credits are available for an additional $30 fee, payable to El Futuro.

El Futuro has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. El Futuro is solely responsible for all aspects of the program, NBCC Approval No. 6947.

El Futuro, Provider #2455, is also approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to provide social work continuing education. Regulatory boards have the final authority regarding acceptance of individual courses for continuing education credit.

Social workers completing this course are eligible to receive 20 cultural competency continuing education credits. Participants registering for continuing education may also receive 20 NBCC hours, as applicable.

Please note: The current ASWB ACE provider approval period listed in our materials is December 12, 2025–November 1, 2026. Updated approval information will be confirmed prior to the program.

Because Mi Otro Yo is an immersive experience in Oaxaca, Spanish will be the primary language used throughout much of the program, although some portions may naturally take place in Spanglish.

Participants are strongly encouraged to have at least an advanced-intermediate level of Spanish so they can participate fully in discussions, workshops, and experiential activities.

Interpretation will not be available.

No. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from Oaxaca.

Participants traveling from the United States will generally fly into Oaxaca International Airport (OAX). Airfare varies considerably depending on the departure city, airline, and how far in advance travel is booked.

For participants who live near the U.S.–Mexico border, flying from cities such as Tijuana or Ciudad Juárez may offer more affordable options.

We strongly encourage participants to make travel arrangements early.

Oaxaca offers a wide range of accommodations, including hotels, pensiones, hostels, apartments, guesthouses, family stays, and boutique hotels.

Participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own accommodations. Housing can be booked through common travel and vacation-rental platforms.

Our partner, Becari Conzatti, can also assist participants in identifying housing options.

Prices vary widely. Budget accommodations and guesthouses may be available for approximately $40–$60 per night, while luxury boutique hotels and five-star properties may range from $400 to more than $900 per night.

January is a popular time to visit Oaxaca, so we recommend making reservations as early as possible.

Oaxaca City is very walkable, particularly in the historic downtown area.

Taxis are plentiful and generally easy to arrange. Participants interested in visiting pueblos and communities outside Oaxaca City may also use colectivos, taxis, hired cars, or vans.

Transportation required for scheduled Mi Otro Yo activities will be coordinated as needed. Becari Conzatti can also assist participants who need help arranging additional local transportation.