*A new registration form is required for each session. Participants who attend this 6th session will be given priority for session 7. The remaining sessions will occur on Wednesday 10/11, and 10/18.*
To maximize the overall benefit from the intentions of this group, it is recommended that participants arrive on time. Please provide your details and read through the consent form. Participation is open to the first 25 registrants and a Zoom link will be emailed to you before the session.
What: Session 6
When: October 4, 2023, Wednesday
Time: 9:30-11am (PT) / 12:30-2pm (ET) / 11:30-1pm (CT)
Group Description: This support group is designed to explore topics around intimate relationships and Asian-culture. Bring your life experience, curiosity, and an open mind to discover other's perspectives, your own feelings, and heal along the way. We will be using the tool called "joining" to communicate in this group to promote effective communication and integration of differences. An introduction of this tool will be done at the beginning of each meeting so new members can pick it up and join the fun. Immediate coaching will be provided as members begin to use this tool during the session.
Weekly Topics
Week 5 (9/27): Talking about money with your partner
Week 6 (10/4): Family Planning- How is it going?
Week 7 (10/11): Neurodivergence anyone? What does it mean in Asian culture? in American culture? in Asian American culture?
Week 8 (10/18): In-laws- that says it all
Facilitator: Yi Zhao Martins, LMFT
Yi Zhao Martins is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, a Couples therapist, a Mediator, and a published author of a parenting book written in Chinese. She is fascinated with how each of us as unique individuals relate to others in family settings, romantic relationships, and transitioning out of romantic relationships. She is passionate about supporting clients to get in touch with their authentic selves emotionally and somatically, to build tolerance for unavoidable discomfort in life, to integrate differences, and to connect with loved ones deeply. Her recent shower thoughts are about how the ADHD brain impacts self and others. Yi is living her dream in the San Francisco bay area: working with clients in systems and raising her twins.
Cofacilitator: Suhashini Perera
Suhashini perera is a dedicated hypnotherapist with expertise in various therapeutic approaches, currently advancing her skills as a psychotherapist. Her passion lies in empowering individuals of South Asian descent to triumph over challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and toxic relationships. With her online therapy practice, Suhashini is committed to guiding South Asians on their journey to healing, one session at a time.
For questions, email rchong@asianmhc.org.
