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We understand that winter, and the winter holidays can be a challenging time for many. Family and friend gatherings can bring up stress, overwhelm, or loneliness, and the shorter days can make everything feel a little heavier. Find out how therapy can support you this season.

Growing up as the child of immigrants from Hong Kong in Vancouver significantly shaped my understanding of societal expectations. As a child, I rarely saw Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) individuals represented in media, toys, games, or even among the professionals in my community. Whenever I did encounter any form of representation, I clung to it dearly, unaware that it was a small glimpse of diversity in the predominantly Eurocentric world around me.

Standing Against Injustice & Grieving Together. In times like these, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of suffering.

Introduction (5 Challenges of being a child of South Asian Immigrants) Growing up in a South Asian immigrant household, I often found myself straddling two worlds. My family instilled in me the rich traditions and values of our heritage, while the Western ideals echoed through the hallways of my school and neighbourhood. This duality shaped my journey and ignited a quest for identity and acceptance that many of us share. Navigating these two worlds and reconciling traditional

Stress is a natural human response everyone has to different situations in their lives.

Coming out is already a fraught experience. Who gets to come out? When is it safe to come out? The experience is different for everyone.

All Parts of You Are Welcome in the Therapy Room

Sleep is a universal human need that some people may struggle to get enough of, but what is considered enough?