Therapy In Asian Culture With Vera Cheng | EP110 #therapy

Listening to Vera made this episode feel like an impromptu therapy session 👀. Watch on Youtube! Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. With over 15 years of devoted work in mental health and racialized communities, she is a leading expert in mental health and anti-Asian racism, featured in renowned media outlets such as CBC NEWS, CP24 and CTV NEWS. In addition, she partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association and featured in a provincial mental health campaign. Join us as we share some news updates and welcome our special guest, Vera. We dive into the reality of being a therapist, discuss how to talk about mental health with Asian parents, and offer tips for managing family dynamics. #asian #cbc #abc Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Personal Updates 05:44 Google translate has Cantonese? 07:43 Jlou is pregnant! 09:49 Cantonese creators visiting Macau 10:41 The female "Yao Ming" 14:49 Special guest - Therapy with Vera 18:13 Why therapy? 20:39 Talking to Asian parents about mental health 23:47 Hardest part about being a therapist 33:49 What to expect in therapy? 37:20 Life as a therapist 45:10 Signs you need therapy 48:02 Tips when dealing with family 51:57 Thank you Vera!