Healing The Hurt Of Queer East Asians
Many queer East Asians have had to hide their true self to maintain harmony in the family because East Asian culture emphasizes conformation, collectivism and filial obedience.
Shanti Psychotherapy Resources & Articles
The Invisible Burdens Carried By International Students
If you’re an international student in high school, college, or university, you may not realize how courageous your journey is. Here’s what we have learnt from others like you who were not born in Canada.
Break the Good Girl Archetype & Heal Intergenerational Trauma
The Good Girl Archetype is a culturally embedded trauma response and survival strategy of past generations inherited by young South Asian women of today. Blind obedience, emotional suppression, perfectionism and self-sacrifice shape their lives creating chronic anxiety, people-pleasing, shame and guilt. Healing from this type of intergenerational trauma is possible, and it starts with accepting that your worth does not depend on self-sacrifice.
Dealing with Anxiety: Understand The Neuroscience
Psychotherapists often use the analogy of a three-legged stool to help clients dealing with anxiety understand the neuroscience. Each leg represents a separate aspect of anxiety: the thinking mind, the physical body, and the emotional system. Managing anxiety requires addressing all three. Consequently, understanding the interconnectedness of the legs can provide effective and empowering strategies for dealing with anxiety.
What I Learned About Setting Boundaries from Eating Cheese
In families where healthy boundaries don’t exist, introducing your own can feel like cutting off a limb off of your family’s whole. People may protest, accuse you of being difficult, or even downplay the pain you’ve experienced. But here’s the truth: nobody ever wants to set a boundary. It’s never the first choice, and it’s almost always uncomfortable.
Approaching Difficult Conversations: The Window of Tolerance
The Window of Tolerance is a framework for understanding how capable we and others are of dealing with stress at any given moment. Understanding it allows us to engage in challenging situations and conversations with others, with productive outcomes.
An International Student’s Guide to Enjoying Canada’s Winter
Winter in Canada can be both magical and challenging, especially if you’re experiencing it for the first time. For international students, navigating deep winter in the months of January, February, and March can be an overwhelming experience.
Discussing Therapy with Parents – A Teenager’s Guide.
Discussing therapy with parents is the number one question asked at workshops for youth. The stigma surrounding mental health makes this conversation difficult, particularly in cultures where therapy is still seen as taboo or a sign of weakness or parental failure.
Keys to Effective Communication Skills in Relationships
Effective communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship, whether it be romantic, familial, or professional. Good communication fosters understanding, […]
In laws! Tips for a Harmonious Relationship
In South Asian cultures, family ties are deeply valued, and in-law relationships often come with high expectations. While these relationships […]
It’s Never Too Late! Connecting and Reconnecting With Your Teen
Most parents of teenagers will tell you that is hardly a stress free period in the parenting journey. It’s difficult […]
Family is Like Medicine: The Healing Power of Connection
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to overlook the profound impact that our families have […]
