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.
“Fake it till ya make it”?
When we “fake it till we make it,” we have to minimize or silence our more vulnerable parts. This mimics a core attribute of trauma responses— forced abandonment of certain parts of ourselves in order to survive.
What depression can look and feel like; Considerations for Asian Americans, immigrants, and children of immigrants
Holding onto these conceptualizations of depression can help protect us in some ways from the shame/stigma associated with admitting that we’re struggling; that we need help. This shame/stigma can be especially pronounce among certain communities such as the Asian American community where bringing attention to ourselves alone is often discouraged; what’s more bringing attention to anything that can sever our family’s/community’s otherwise “good” reputation is unspeakable/strongly denounced.