Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology

Stopping Asian Hate with Rachel Matsuoka: Why Are Hate Crime Charges So Rare?  For more resources on stopping AAPI hate crimes, please visit https://stopaapihate.org/ Hate crimes against Asian American increased over 150% in the past year, but it is only a fraction of the racism and discrimination esperienced by the Asian communities. Joining us today is guest speaker Rachel Matsuoka, who is an activist and television actress. You may have seen her in the popular show, 13 Reasons Why. Rachel is kind enough to share with us her encounters with microaggressions and race violence, and the impact it has on her.     Rachel has curated a reading list for the #StopAsianHate movement with the aim to educate, foster empathy, and be a resource for allies and Asian-Americans who are starved of their stories in literature, media, and classrooms. https://www.booksinc.net/stop-asian-hate. She is also on Instagram and Twitter at @RachelMatsuoka. Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

Why do some people think depression is a choice? How can therapists support a client living with persistent depression? How does depression serve us?      National Suicide Prevention: 800-273-8255 Asian LifeNet Hotline: 1-877-990-8585. wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #depression #choice #hormone #biochemical #genetics #hopelessness #depressionasamachine #hibernating Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

Building mindfulness has been one of the buzzwords in modern therapy and in the world of self-help. Are there times when mindfulness is not helpful? Are there hidden downsides to mindfulness? Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google Waves of Change - a conversation with Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li. wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #mindfulness #downside #birdtower #commercialised #psychology #buddhism Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

Aren't we supposed to forgive and forget? In today’s episode, we tackle the psychology of forgiveness and how it applies to the current world. As president Biden took office, there is a counting pressure to forgive the wrong-doings that occurred in the past 4 years, in favor of “unity and healing.” Should we forgive everything that had happened? Should we hold people accountable? Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #impeachment #unity #accountability #empathy #rubin #unity #process Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

Waves of Change Podcast: Are there Asian extremists? Come join us as we discuss the tragic and shocking cases of two Asians who openly support Nazism, as well as a group of students in Taiwan that marched around campus in full Nazi regalia. How could this have happened!?     Note from the podcasters: We stand firmly with the Jewish people.  Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #psychology #asiannazi #Hitler #tilatequila #hankjonyoo #extremism #radicalization #asiancowboy #perspectives #education Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

In the wake of a traumatic news event, how do we go about our day? Do we pretend that nothing has happened? Do we spend the day worrying? Join us this week as we explore different ways we can deal with what happened in the Capitol on January 6, 2021. “In the dark times will there also be singing? Yes, there will also be singing, about the dark times." -Bertolt Brecht Parent script: “What happened today in our nation was so hard to watch. There are a lot of things in America’s history that have been violent and horrible. I’m here to keep you safe. What questions do you have for me?” - Dr Annlouise Lockhart #wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #irvingjanis #groupthink #rawfeelings #processing #brecht #uncertainty #psychology Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

How come my parents never told me they are proud of me? What do I need to do to gain their approval? Am I not good enough? Will I ever be good enough in their eyes? This week, we have guest speaker Kirsten Wong MFT joining us to share her life experiences on this very important topic.   Also, please check out Kristen’s art! https://www.instagram.com/womanandmoonstudio/ wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #asianparenting #proudofme #asiandad Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

Have you had any heated political arguments with family members during family gatherings? How has that impacted you? Are there ways to resolve these conflicts, or are you forever stuck with having frustrated family dinners? wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #asianparenting #political #politics #politicalconversation #pickyourbattle #family #asianfamily #conflicts Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

Julie Xu, shared a touching story where she tore up her honors certificate in front of her mother. In this episode, we examine the rage that many APIs may have towards their parents, and how we may make peace with that. Is it even possible to have a living relationship with one’s parents after years of subtle put down and rejections from tiger parents? wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #asianparenting #parentrejection #recoveryfromtigerparenting Diana Chu and Dr. Man Kit Li, therapists in San Francisco, join forces to create their own Asian American Psychology podcast. Each week features heart to mind discussions, captivating psychoanalysis and celebrating what it means to be Asian. We invite you to deconstruct psychology, so we all learn more about ourselves. Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co

Do you feel ineffective at your work as a therapist? What about Asian work ethics? What does it mean to you if you burn out at work? Can you die from burn out? wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #burnout #therapistarehuman #stagesofburnout Diana Chu and Dr. Man Kit Li, therapists in San Francisco, join forces to create their own Asian American Psychology podcast. Each week features heart to mind discussions, captivating psychoanalysis and celebrating what it means to be Asian. We invite you to deconstruct psychology, so we all learn more about ourselves. Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co