Have you ever started your day with a clear plan, only to find yourself scrambling to remember what you were supposed to do next? Or struggled to juggle multiple projects without feeling completely overwhelmed? If so, you might be experiencing challenges with executive functioning skills.
Body image is inherently complex, shaped by personal experiences, societal messages, and cultural influences that interweave in ways that can profoundly impact how we see ourselves. For Asian Americans, this complexity deepens as we navigate not just mainstream American beauty standards, but also traditional cultural
Relationships require understanding, patience, and adaptability from all parties involved. When one or both partners are neurodivergent, there can be unique dynamics that benefit from thoughtful approaches and strategies. Rather than viewing these differences as obstacles, couples can learn to navigate them together, creating stronger
Being Asian American and autistic means navigating two communities that don’t always understand or acknowledge each other. It means existing in spaces where cultural expectations around achievement, family honor, and “saving face” can clash with the reality of neurodivergent experiences. For many autistic Asian Americans,
Read more on this topic in Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity, Chapter 9: “Embracing Our Intersectional Identities” (pages 193–230). In a world that often tries to simplify who we are, it can be difficult to embrace the full complexity of
As we step into 2025, many of us are contemplating our New Year’s resolutions. But let’s face it – the traditional approach of making rigid, year-long commitments often leads to disappointment by February. This year, let’s explore six innovative approaches for mindsets that actually stick
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
As a therapist, my primary goal is to help individuals navigate through life’s challenges and offer support during their darkest moments. However, it’s important to recognize that therapists are not immune to their own struggles. In this candid blog post, I want to shed light
Grief is an inherent part of the human experience, and as Asian American adults, we often find ourselves grappling with both collective and individual grief. The interplay of historical trauma, cultural expectations, and personal struggles can be overwhelming, but we have the strength to heal
Practicing self-compassion is an important part of taking care of ourselves which can often be tough, especially for Asian American individuals who may face unique cultural challenges. Many children of immigrants from collectivist cultures are taught to prioritize the needs of others before their own.
