Below are blog posts I’ve written in the past, when the focus of my practice was intergenerational and relational trauma. While this still remains part of my overall focus, I wanted to hone in further on one specific aspect of intergenerational and relational trauma: estrangement. This more specific focus reflects the additional trainings and experiences I’ve had as a mental health therapist; they reflect my major passion/dedication as a mental health therapist.
Culturally-Responsive Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries: Collectivist and Individualist Cultural Considerations
In collectivist cultures/less stringently individualistic cultures, we can have healthy boundaries. It just might look different than what dominant Western culture promotes.
What’s in a “healthy relationship”?
Undoubtedly, relationships/social connections can serve as powerful reminders that we are not alone when life gets rough. There’s an additional layer to this that is critical to consider and that is, whether or not the relationships/social connections we have and/or are seeking are healthy…In this blog post, I share 5 signs of a healthy relationship/social connection.