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Tips to Find a Counselor/Therapist

Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first time. Because of the stigma associated with mental health, personal referrals are rarely made and each client is left up to Keep reading →

South Asian Parents: Overprotectiveness May Increase Anxiety

Wanting to protect your children is an innate and biological urge for all parents. It is essential in keeping your child emotionally and physically safe in a dangerous world. However, when parents become Keep reading →

South Asian Couples: A Story About Gender Roles

Purva and Ashok were absolutely in love. They were caught up in their romance for the two years they were dating and after Ashok proposed, they became consumed with wedding planning. This left little to no Keep reading →

Stress and Allergies: The Unexpected Connection

Stress is a deleterious experience that wreaks havoc on every organ in the body. Its effects may be invisible at first but it can make an otherwise healthy person very unhealthy. It is not a one time Keep reading →

No One Is to Blame: The Story of Family Dynamics

Arvind and Aarti were at a loss. Their beloved, idyllic daughter Sana, who had been so sweet throughout her childhood, had suddenly started showing animosity and anger toward her parents. She seemed Keep reading →

South Asian Emotions: Creating Your Wellbeing Toolbox

During times of stress or in the middle of a depressive or manic episode, it can be very difficult to remember how to take care of yourself. Healthy coping strategies significantly improve mental health Keep reading →

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Family Law Basics for Therapists. Attend this seminar to learn more about the divorce process and how you can best help your clients. Read more here.

I recently read your article The Invisible Divorce. I think my situation is very similar. My husband and I are married more than 25 years. He does not abuse me physically but his comments (which he thinks are funny) are very hurtful because he has a short temper. We still have feelings for each other, so I am not planning to divorce him. It is extremely difficult to convince him to see a marriage counselor. But I feel like I am tired of this life. How can I make a change? I’m sorry to hear about your difficult situation, though it is one that many South Asians couples experience so you are certainly not alone. Continue reading >> Ask a question