The Silent Pressure of Expectations You’ve always strived to meet the expectations of others—whether it’s your parents, extended family, or even the broader community. In cultures where strong family values and collectivism are of utmost importance, you may feel the weight of these expectations every day. This article isn’t about dismissing those values but about…
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As professionals dedicated to helping others, it’s crucial to recognise the specific type of stress you’re experiencing. Are you facing burnout, compassion fatigue, or vicarious trauma? Each of these has distinct characteristics that can profoundly impact your well-being and your ability to care for others. Burnout: When Workplace Stress Becomes Overwhelming Definition: Burnout is a…
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Bullying is something many of us have encountered, whether as the bully, the one being bullied, or the bystander of bullying. In our therapy work, we’ve heard countless bullying stories from adult clients, and none have led to any healthy, positive psychological growth. Bullying still occurs in the workplace between adults as much as it…
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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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What is loneliness? Loneliness is a peculiar experience. We can experience it while we are by ourselves or we can experience it in the presence of others. It can make us feel invisible like we do not matter or belong anywhere. We live in a world with a multitude of everyday interactions, such as being…
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