https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hHJHNttPDs In the latest episode of the “Yellow Chair Collective Podcast,” host Helen Garcia sits down with Asuka Garcia, LCSW, to delve into the ancient Japanese art of Taiko drumming and its remarkable impact on mental health. The conversation takes…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgCPjCFR_h8&list=PLB-UPv2aSoqI7NcBnGTwf7zpX8ZYS0RXP&index=13 In this episode of Yellow Chair Collective’s podcast, therapist Megan Soun discusses a challenge she often addresses in session with clients – the ongoing journey towards work-life balance. With host Helen Garcia, she explores how the hit drama show…
For many of us, our jobs occupy a significant portion of our time. As a result, they also tend to occupy a significant portion of our headspace. Given that we must spend so many hours per week at work, it…
Perfectionism is a trait that many of us grapple with, often viewing it through a binary lens: good or bad. However, the reality is far more nuanced. Understanding the costs and benefits of perfectionism can help us embrace its positive…
When one generation has experienced major historical events such as war, genocide, slavery, colonization, systemic oppression or personal traumas such as migration, abuse, neglect, or poverty, its impacts can be felt in subsequent generations even if that generation has no…
Do you have a teenager that struggles with inattention, concentration, or focus? Do they have a hard time remembering things and staying organized? Are they always feeling restless or on the go, sometimes acting impulsively? Do you feel like you…
Do you have what it takes to sustain your marriage or long term relationship? Good relationships take time, investment, commitment, TLC, and problem solving skills to build. Just like how growing a plant or owning a home requires regular interventions…
Working through conflict effectively is essential to all long term relationships. When it comes to conflict resolution however, many couples, especially Asian American ones, can struggle with navigating their anger during heated fights. For Asian American couples with traumatic upbringings,…
The Uncomfortable Truth About Anger In my practice as a therapist, what I’ve observed is that most people are generally uncomfortable with the emotion of anger, whether it’s their own or someone else’s. Sitting with their anger, expressing it, communicating…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf__cbQc-5g In this episode of Yellow Chair Collective’s podcast, therapist Angela Nguyen discusses a theme she often addresses in session with clients – guilt, shame, and the pressure to be a ‘good person.’ With host Helen Garcia, she discusses how…
