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
Ever find yourself thinking, “I’ll focus on my mental health when things calm down” or “I’ll work on myself once I finish this project”? Waiting for the “right time” can keep us stuck, waiting indefinitely for circumstances that may never align perfectly. Lauren DeVera, dancer,
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
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 Severance explores this goal, and offers
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
The holiday season can be a time of joy and cheer. It can be a wonderful opportunity to spend time with loved ones. At the same time, these holiday gatherings can bring up feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Here are five tips from our
My Experience with Caregiving By Connie Yang, MA A little over 1.5 years ago, my father died after being terminally ill for 2.5 years. He began getting very sick in 2018, right when I started my graduate program to become a therapist. I had to
An Asian American Therapist Discusses Recovering from Burnout In our second year of living in a global pandemic, many of us are finding that we have to adjust to a new normal. For many, it has prompted us to reevaluate priorities and reassess careers. It
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
The pandemic went on longer than any of us could have guessed. Now that the world is beginning to open up again, many families are figuring out how to re-integrate back into society. What are the changes that are coming? What should their kids expect?
