EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 46 MIN
Episode 273 | Pacific Atrocities: Collective Trauma's Impact on Modern Day with Jenny Chan
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education. We start the episode with Jenny discussing what Pacific Atrocities Education is and the inspiration behind the organization. We talk about how western narratives overlook and silence stories from World War II in the Asia-Pacific region and the impact of these stories being overlooked and silenced. We discuss the human cost of collective traumas and how historical trauma informs present day mental health. Jenny discusses why it is important to remember difficult histories and how doing such can aid in our self-growth and resilience. Further we discuss how individuals can heal from historical wounds and what steps we need to take to ensure these tragedies do not happen again.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with JennyWebsite: www.pacificatrocities.orgYoutube: Pacific Front UntoldIG: @pacificatrocitieseduConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Jenny Chan, co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education. We start the episode with Jenny discussing what Pacific Atrocities Education is and the inspiration behind the organization. We talk about how western narratives overlook and silence stories from World War II in the Asia-Pacific region and the impact of these stories being overlooked and silenced. We discuss the human cost of collective traumas and how historical trauma informs present day mental health. Jenny discusses why it is important to remember difficult histories and how doing such can aid in our self-growth and resilience. Further we discuss how individuals can heal from historical wounds and what steps we need to take to ensure these tragedies do not happen again.Information shared by guests on Psych Talk are reflective of their own values, perspectives, and life experiences. Psych Talk values platforming various perspectives and experiences even if those views are not necessarily reflective of Psych Talk’s values and perspectives. Connect with JennyWebsite: www.pacificatrocities.orgYoutube: Pacific Front UntoldIG: @pacificatrocitieseduConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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