It can be complicated to manage relationship dynamics between siblings in a typical family. When one family member is neurodivergent, this can add complexity to the family dynamics and roles. While neurodivergence certainly affects the family member themselves, it can also affect the other members
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
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 and care, having relational fullness
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, anger expression is often a
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 it, and sometimes even just
The Common Struggles of Dealing with Hard Emotions Diverse Asian American therapy clients come to therapy with a wide array of issues, ranging from anxiety and interpersonal issues to eating disorders and low self-esteem. However, there is one commonality we see across almost all clients–
When it comes to dealing with racism and racist acts that happen against you, it is important to have a plan in place. You don’t know when racism is going to pop up in your life. But knowing what you will do and how you
