For people with loving families where everyone just somehow gets along, the holidays is usually something to look forward to that brings a smile to your face thinking about the fun, love and laughter usually shared over a table of warm, delicious food. If this
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 listeners on an insightful journey, touching
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 is no wonder that we
Anxiety is a common mental health concern that affects millions of individuals worldwide, including Asian Americans. While there are various therapeutic approaches to managing anxiety, art-based methods have gained recognition for their unique ability to tap into creativity, self-expression, and emotional healing. For some Asian
Everyone experiences anxiety, as anxiety is a normal and vital part of life: it helps you survive, get necessary tasks done, and prepares you for worst-case scenarios. Anxiety is the built-in alarm system that helps us protect ourselves or motivates us to perform well with
You’ve likely heard about Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) as a therapy treatment. Furthermore, it is also likely that you’ve heard about it as a treatment. This includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other trauma-related disorders. What is less likely is that you have heard about
We all have daily human experiences that expose us to a level of anxiety, and even when we may not like to admit it, we all feel a level of normal anxiety. Have you ever thought about what you felt when you had to move
