Writing & Blog
Writing is medicine.
"Good Daughter" Syndrome: Understanding the Pressure to Please in the Chinese Culture
For daughters who grew up in a Chinese family, many were often taught that our role is to serve the male members in our family, that our needs don’t matter, and our purpose is to do what our fathers, grandfathers, and brothers tell us. Sounds familiar?
Know that when you feel like the pressure of being a good daughter is too much and you want to stop the behaviour, it does not make you a bad daughter.
Owning Your Part: Accountability & Responsibility
Taking accountability doesn’t mean you let others off the hook for their bad behaviours; it means you get to choose how you want to live your life.”
Is it Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or is it Capitalism?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during specific seasons, most often in the fall and winter when daylight hours are shorter.
Everything is Connected
Everything is connected, just like how we are connected to each other and the environment. When one factor is out of balance, we feel a disconnect.
Hence when looking at our lives, we need to look at the big picture and see how one factor has a direct impact on the other.
Is Your Wounded Inner Child In Charge?
Is your wounded inner child in charge?
Okay, it's time to get real. You have probably seen posts on social media, or your therapist has told you that you need to heal your inner child. Maybe you’ve even done the work with them, but your inner child is still running and maybe ruining your life.
Setting Healthy Boundaries with Your Asian Family. Is It Possible?
Is it possible to set healthy boundaries with your Asian family?
How To Get The Most From Couples Therapy
How to get the most out of couples therapy? Come with goals, take responsibility and remember that change is to be expected in relationships.
The Right to Change Your Mind
Changing your mind can happen for various reasons. It could be prompted by learning new facts, gaining a different perspective, considering alternative viewpoints, or reassessing your beliefs and values.