Why do we need alone time? Alone time is underrated in our society. There is a push to be extroverted, to be around people, to not be "lonely" or a "loner." However, spending time alone can be one of the most healthy things that we do...
Don't know how to set boundaries with family over the holidays? Setting boundaries with family is hard, but especially over the holidays. Some people don't share that experience--they can't wait to get home for Christmas and spend time with their parents and extended families. This is...
Couples Therapy | Let's face it, after an argument, when things have cooled down, the last thing some of us want to do is bring it up again. And yet we know that talking after an argument is a good idea. Some of us don't...
Couples Counseling: In a healthy relationship, no one gets to have the last word all the time. Loving someone means accepting that they are a unique individual with their own thoughts and ideas. This isn’t easy. Too often, we dismiss our partner’s opinions and feelings. Sometimes...
Asian Americans Mental Health Treatment Mental health problems are common in people of all ethnic backgrounds, but some groups are much more likely to reach out to mental health professionals than others. Asian Americans are one such example. Research shows they are underrepresented in treatment. Why...
Tiger Parenting In 2011, law professor Amy Chua wrote Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. In her book, Chua argued that so-called “tiger parenting” is typical in Asian families, and that a strict parenting style is the key to raising successful children. According to Chua, children of...
Perfectionism: Helping or Hurting You? If you are a perfectionist, you may have mixed feelings about it. You may be wondering if your perfectionism is helping or hurting you. You may also have questions about how you became a perfectionist. Here are questions to ask yourself:...
Cultural differences and expectations can make it even harder to live as an introvert in a society that values extraversion. For example, Asian cultures typically value quietness, only speaking up when asked to. This shows sensitivity to others’ needs and attentiveness to whoever is speaking....