Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology is a conversation with Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li. We are San Francisco based psychotherapist and psychologist who like to deconstruct psychology, digging deep to challenge ourselves and our listeners.
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
What does it mean to be a hero? Also, why are some people boycotting the film Mulan, while celebrating Chadwick Boseman and the Black Panther? 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. wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #heroes #blackpanther #mulan #chadwickboseman #collectivistichero #individualistichero #fantasy #reality #FHK #Liuyifei Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
For American College Students (ages 18-24 years old), 1 out of every 4 young Americans said they had seriously “considered suicide in the past 30 days.” These numbers are alarming! What can we do? National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255 Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm?fbclid=IwAR0RsbgckXiRHrT3dXNUeqJpF80gYpkfioojtCrxU6b8EqwOKPbSa5_w6yI#suggestedcitation wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #suicideprevention #alarming #areyouok #youarenotalone Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
Were you spanked as a child? Are you a better person because your parents spanked you? Should you spank your children? Will spanking cause permanent psychological damage? How familiar are you with the Rooster Feather Duster (雞毛掃)? 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. wavesofchangepodcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #spanking #childprotectiveservices #trauma #藤條燜豬肉 #雞毛掃 #traumabonding Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
Do you sound different when you are doing therapy? Your therapist might sound different in another setting as well. What can our therapy voice teach us about our work with clients? What can our therapy voice teach us about ourselves? Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit 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. wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #professional #elements #voicetraining #tones #sounding #anxious Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
Have you ever continuously scroll through your news feed even if it makes you depressed or anxious? Are you someone who is addicted to the news? The term for this is “doom scrolling.” How often do you doom scroll? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #doomscrolling #sensational #motherfacebook #consistency #attachment #anxiety #stress #butterflyhug Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
What are the positives in 2020? Is this what our lives are going to be like from now on? How will this impact my children? Where is the light at the end of the tunnel? How do we support our clients when our own lives are impacted? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #surviving #adjustment #grief #clinicalwork #opportunity #growth #acceptance #2020 #adjustmentdisorder Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
“Boy” or “Girl”? “He”, “She”, “They”? In this episode, Michelle Chang, MFT, RDT shared her experience in raising her gender-neutral child in an Asian American household. What are we teaching our children when using gender neutral parenting style? What is the psychology behind it? And how does it shift our interactions with the world? Gender Neutral Parenting / Gender Open Parenting / Gender Creative Parenting wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #genderneutralparenting #genderopenparenting #gendercreativeparenting #asianparents #parenting #earlychildhood #childdevelopment Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
Do people deserve a second chance? Should we hold folks responsible for their social media? What should you do if you are canceled? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #mentalhealth #asianmentalhealth #therapy #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #cancelculture #socialmedia Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
What is a “Karen” or a “Kevin”? Are you a Karen? Is the slang Karen misogynistic and racist against white people? Do you want to speak with the manager? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #meme #karens #kevins #creativity #shame #whitefragility #fight #flight #freeze Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
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Are there cultural differences between Asian and Asian Americans? What is it like to provide therapy in Hong Kong compared to providing therapy in the US? In this episode of Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology, Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li invited Sophia Ng to talk about the differences in treatment between Asians and Asian Americans (specifically in Hong Kong and San Francisco). wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #healingnow #stigma #therapyasprivilege #hierarchyofneeds #psychoeducation #solutionfocus #expectations Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
Should I Facebooked my therapist? Should I facebook my clients? What do I want to find out? What am I afraid of finding out? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #facebook #security #confidentiality #googling #therapyhorrorstory Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
My Asian family can be very racist, how do I talk to them about BLM? Is it appropriate to talk about BLM with family members? What is our role as therapists during these times? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #whitesupremacy #blacklivesmatter #love #blackfriends #resources #antiracism #clinical #asianaunt Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
What does white supremacy have to do with Asian Americans? Is the Asian American minority myth the same as the product of white dominance? Should we rock the boat? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican #whitesupremacy #blacklivesmatter #love #whitedominance #modelminority #antiracism Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
How come my Asian dad never tells me that he is proud of me? Why don't my family members tell each other they love them? What is up with all these soups and peeled fruits in a bowl? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican drinksoup #asianparents #love #parenting #fruits #lovelanguage Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
I want to be the next Yoon Se-ri, and I am looking for my Jeong-hyeok! How come I get so bored in relationships that are calm and peaceful. How much drama is healthy in a romantic relationship? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asian american kdrama #romance #enmeshment #seperation #codependent #drama #eros #philia #ludus #pragma #crashlandingonyou #itaewonclass #esterparell Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
What is up with these anti-lock down protests? Is the cure really worse than the disease? What about our freedom? Give me liberty or give me COVID! wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asian american Anti-lockdown #freedom #covid #protest #protesters #priviledge #white Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asian american friend #moderntherapy #client #risks #confidentiality Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
How does the pandemic shapes therapy differently? What are some of the considerations when finding a therapist online? Is therapy going to be the same after COVID-19? How can psychological interventions keep up with the evolution of technology? - by Diana Chu and Dr. Man Kit Li wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asian american coronavirus #moderntherapy #onlinetherapy #client #risk #HIPAA Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
In this week's podcast, therapist Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li discussed the racial impacts that the COVID-19 Virus has on Asian Americans. wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asianamerican coronavirus #racism #xenophobia #COVID-19 #microaggression #discrimination #identity Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
7 Quarantine and relationships How are we building relationships during COVID-19? wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asian american coronavirus #quarantine #relationships #stress #enmeshment #seperation #flexibility #boundaries Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
Free resources: Yale Science of well-being course, Parenting with COVID-19 dianachutherapy.com , Community Youth Center API Youth study mankitl@cycsf.org wavesofchange #podcast #sanfrancisco #america #psychology #therapy #therapist #psychologist #race #culture #diversity #discussion #asian american #coronavirus #resilience #resources #stress #mindfulness #discovery #connection Find out more at https://waves-of-change-modern-perspectives-in-asian-ameri.pinecast.co
We are back! In this episode of Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology, Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li discuss the feelings brought up by Coronavirus, including anxiety, trust in the system, xenophobia, power, and privilege.
In this episode of Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology, Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li discussed the topic of friendship in the context of western and eastern culture.
In this episode of Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology, Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li processed the raw emotions that manifested in the Episode Two's discussion on consent, gender equality, sex, and rape culture. This episode took on a life of its' own when we examined and reviewed how our own gender identities played out during the previous show.
In this episode of Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology, Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li talk about the interactions between Consent and Culture. In this episode, we discussed the gender dynamics in dating, rape culture, and the different approaches to consent. We shared how consent was taught to us during our development, how these messages shaped our understanding of romantic relationships, and how we came to reframe it later in adulthood.
In this episode of Waves of Change: Modern Perspectives in Asian American Psychology, Diana Chu and Dr. Mankit Li talk about what it means to be Asian American under Trump Administration. The cultural responses to politics, family norms and what happens when clients have an opposing political view from the therapist during therapy?
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