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Claiming Space: Boundary-Setting as a South Asian Person

Cultural Values One of the primary reasons why boundary setting is so challenging in our South Asian culture is that the needs of the family and community often take precedence over the needs of the individual. Family is of course deemed an important source of...

A Complex Dynamic: Understanding the Joint Family System in South Asian Culture

The joint family system is deeply rooted within South Asian culture. It does injustice if simplified as it is often anything but simple. The most accurate way of understanding it is by trying to examine the many variables it incorporates i.e. cultural expectations,...

Made to Feel Like an Outsider

Have you ever been the one to try and speak out in your family, highlight hypocrisy, judgement or point out toxicity within relationships and be met with defensive responses, shut down or made to feel the problem? Cultural expectations and the fear of speaking out...
Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors

Let’s start with identifying the different types of abuse that exist with examples; Emotional/Psychological – Shouting, berating, Social isolation, removing mobility/communication, preventing of choice/opinion, threats of harm, cyber bullying, threats of harm. Neglect...

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Why is abuse not spoken about in our culture?

Why is abuse not spoken about in our culture?

Abuse can come in many forms such as emotional or psychological (where things may be said or done to put the other down), physical (for example hitting someone) and sexual (being forced into unwanted sexual activity). All types are just as detrimental and leave...

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The Benefits of Couples Therapy 

The Benefits of Couples Therapy 

As the world is changing, a clear and identifiable positive acknowledgment is that of therapy; a place to explore aspects of mental and emotional well being we don’t or can’t do in our day-to-day lives. Therapy is of course something that benefits the individual but...

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The Challenges of Being a South Asian Man

The Challenges of Being a South Asian Man

This is one of the most difficult times to be a South Asian man as many struggle silently with various issues. In this post, we explore what some of the most common issues men face and what the consequences can look like. It can come with many challenges as they often...

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The Challenges of Being a South Asian Woman

The Challenges of Being a South Asian Woman

Being a South Asian woman is beautiful and an enriching experience, as it is a true enmesh between often growing up with a South Asian and a completely contrasting culture, such as that of the UK or USA. What results is a mix of eastern and western values and this...

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