Ximena Fuentes

Ximena Fuentes

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Ximena Fuentes is a psychologist known for her work on the psychological aspects of humor and emotional regulation. She highlights how laughter can serve as an unconscious strategy to alleviate discomfort in awkward situations, often acting as a coping mechanism to mask internal emotions. Fuentes emphasizes that while socially inappropriate, laughter in such contexts can help manage feelings of stress and anxiety. Her insights extend to cultural contexts, illustrating how humor is often employed even in serious situations, such as funerals, to ease tension and facilitate emotional expression.

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Ximena Fuentes notes that the repetitive and predictable patterns of the sea mimic internal biorhythms, contributing to emotional regulation.

cómo el mar mejora el ánimo, reduce el estrés y transforma el cuerpo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-02
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Ximena Fuentes highlights the importance of addressing the issue of 'therians' with care and understanding.

¿Qué dice la psicología sobre las personas que se identifican como “Therian”? Un fenómeno que surge en medio de la búsqueda identitaria
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-19
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Ximena Fuentes explains that the end of a relationship breaks shared habits, plans, routines, and expectations.

herramientas emocionales para superar una separación de pareja y acciones para sanar
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-10
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Ximena Fuentes highlights how annual stimuli connect the present with past experiences.

por qué esta época intensifica recuerdos, alegría y nostalgia, según la psicología
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-18
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Ximena Fuentes, a clinical and couple psychologist, explains that family gatherings are micro-scenarios where affective memory is activated.

espacios de refugio emocional donde nacen los recuerdos, se nutre la memoria y florece la conexión
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-15
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Ximena Fuentes, especialista en psicología clínica y de pareja, destaca que el montañismo puede ayudar a reducir el estrés.

terapia natural que regula el estrés, fortalece las emociones y mejora el estado físico
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-06
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Ximena Fuentes explains how aging affects the perception of time due to routine and fewer novel experiences.

¿Por qué sentimos que el tiempo pasa más rápido con la edad? La psicología lo explica
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-09-29
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Ximena Fuentes explains the importance of creating spaces that prioritize emotional connection and mutual well-being.

cómo la vitamina T actúa como terapia para fortalecer vínculos personales y familiares
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-09-22
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Ximena Fuentes defines persistent attachment as the difficulty in reorganizing emotional bonds after a significant loss.

¿Te cuesta soltar a alguien que ya no está? Explicación psicológica del apego persistente
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-09-12
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Ximena Fuentes explains that our emotional well-being affects our body.

cómo impactan nuestros vínculos en la salud física y mental
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-09-08
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Ximena Fuentes explains the Pygmalion effect and how others' expectations influence our performance and behavior.

cómo lo que otros esperan de ti puede definir tu vida
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-22
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Ximena Fuentes, a clinical and couples psychologist, emphasizes that self-help should only be a starting point towards professional care.

riesgos y errores de aplicar consejos sin respaldo psicológico
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-05
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Ximena Fuentes details that assembling a puzzle requires focusing on shapes, colors, and details, which fosters concentration.

el pasatiempo que estimula el cerebro e impacta en las emociones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-04
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Ximena Fuentes explains that a person under stress or anxiety lacks the energy to maintain order.

lo que revela tu habitación sobre tu estado emocional
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-30
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Ximena Fuentes states that the need for control may be an attempt to manage anxiety and is sometimes related to generalized anxiety disorders.

¿Necesita controlar todo? Este problema psicológico podría estar detrás
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-22
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Ximena Fuentes, clinical psychologist and couples therapist, explains that infidelity is a breach of an emotional or sexual agreement within a relationship.

¿Por qué se es infiel? Las razones psicológicas que lo provocan, qué tipos existen y cómo superarla
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-18
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Ximena Fuentes, a clinical psychologist, highlights the importance of understanding the concepts of persuasion and manipulation in emotional relationships.

¿Cómo saber si alguien lo manipula sin que se dé cuenta? Estas señales psicológicas lo revelan
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-17
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Ximena Fuentes, clinical psychologist and couples therapist, states that the desire to participate in all conversations may be linked to the fear of being excluded.

¿Por qué hay personas que opinan de todo y creen saberlo todo? Esto dice la psicología
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-16
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Ximena Fuentes, a clinical psychologist and couples therapist, explains the biological and psychological bases of the phenomenon known as hangry.

¿Por qué algunas personas se enojan cuando tienen hambre? La explicación psicológica detrás del “hangry”
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-14
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Ximena Fuentes, clinical psychologist and couples therapist, indicates that the way a person expresses themselves directly influences their mental health.

cómo el lenguaje moldea nuestra salud mental, según la psicología
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-03
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Ximena Fuentes is a clinical psychologist who explains that onychophagia can be interpreted as a coping mechanism linked to anxiety.

qué revela este hábito sobre ti y cómo superarlo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-05-22
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Psychologist Ximena Fuentes highlights that laughter serves a self-regulating function, especially in situations where one does not wish to reveal their true feelings.

¿Por qué nos reímos en momentos incómodos? Qué dice la psicología y cómo controlar esta reacción
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-05-22
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