Sandwich Parenting
Sandwich Parenting
Sherry Yuan Hunter
Vera Cheng of Talk Therapy
22 minutes Posted Jan 30, 2023 at 9:46 pm.
: Introduction
: Origin Story
: Not using Chinese name
: Experiences of racism in the Asian community
: Becoming a mental health worker
: Not knowing how to have compassion for the self
: Not dismissing our feelings
: Current trends with Vera’s clients
: “Right to Be”, a workshop on handling racism
: One piece of advice for parents dealing with trauma
: Vera’s work and getting in touch
: Thank you
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Vera Cheng is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Consultant, Media Expert and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera (https://talktherapywithvera.com/). She identifies as a 1.5-generation Chinese Canadian and has openly shared the obstacles she has overcome in life that allowed her to accept and challenge herself. These experiences have allowed her to cultivate herself as a therapist and support individuals with similar challenges.
Vera has over 15 years of clinical experience working in community and medical settings with a diverse population ranging from teens to seniors. She is a mental health advocate for the Asian community, and currently works with clients who identify as Asian millennials who struggle with mental health. In addition, she facilitates anti-Asian racism and mental health workshops for organizations across Ontario. You can learn more about her from her website or Instagram account.
https://talktherapywithvera.com/
https://instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera
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