Four years ago, I shared my journey of going to therapy for the first time. Since then, I’ve had countless conversations with clients about their doubts and uncertainties when considering therapy. Today, I want to revisit those themes and address some common, often unspoken questions you might have if you’re contemplating whether therapy is right…
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I recently had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on “The Empowered Parent with Dana Baltutis” podcast. During our conversation, we dove deep into Asian Australian cultural identity and intergenerational trauma, attachment, men’s mental health, and sharing insights and personal stories that we hope will inspire and empower our communities. A huge thank…
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Early life experiences lay the foundation for who we become as adults, and for Asian Australian men, this journey involves a blend of cultural influences and…
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Learn how I navigated the dynamics between my family’s migration story and the effects of intergenerational trauma.
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A Tale of Survival My family’s identity has largely been shaped by one thing- migration. This is a significant thread that has held our cultural identities together. It includes my parents’ journey to Australia, my grandfather’s move to Vietnam, and other ancestors who originated from China. Most have lived through and survived wars, threats to…
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Do you often have moments like a sudden pang of nervousness? Sometimes it starts off small and barely noticeable but when it turns up it fully grabs your attention. This disturbing feeling rattles the senses and in that very moment it seems like nothing we do can make it go away. As a child this…
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Over a decade ago I was at a crossroads deciding what to do post university. I remember many nights wondering and worrying about “where to from here?”. My crossroad consisted of a unique blend of difficulties: uncertainty about gaining employment, the fear of making the wrong decision and lamenting the end of student life. In…
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I’ve seen some clients leave a session frustrated due to unmet expectations or misunderstandings about therapy. We could’ve had a better outcome if the right information was communicated beforehand. I hope my story not only clears up any misconceptions about therapy, but also helps you warm up to it. Self-doubt I went to my first…
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