Tag: secondgen
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Managing Anxiety When World Events Trigger Intergenerational Trauma
Several friends haven been this: “I can’t stop scrolling, but every headline makes my chest tight.” If that resonates, you’re not alone—and what you’re feeling is your nervous system responding to something very real. It’s a new year, and it already feels heavy. The news has always bombarded us, but the past few weeks have…
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When Family Gatherings Feel Draining: Holiday Boundaries for Second-Generation Canadians
Holidays are coming up and there’s pressure… the gifts, the planning, the family gatherings, the travel. All during our “time off”, when we’re supposed to rest. Except the holidays don’t always feel like a respite. For instance, in my family we try as much as we can to visit my in-laws and my own family.…
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When Honouring Your Parents Means Losing Yourself (Inspired by Much Ado About Nada)
Lately, I’ve been reading Much Ado About Nada, a beautiful novel inspired by Persuasion by Jane Austen set in the GTA. As a Greater Toronto therapist working with second-generation clients, I loved how Jalaluddin captured the cultural nuances of our city and, more importantly, the experience of growing up between two worlds. But what struck…
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The Latina Origins of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence | Culturally Informed Therapy
I grew up in a Latine household with merengue and salsa being loud on Saturday mornings because it was time to clean. By seven years old, I knew the basic steps to the Latin dances. Spanish is the first language I ever learned. I didn’t know a word of French or English when I started…
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Understanding Racial Trauma and Healing
Learn what racial trauma is, how it affects second-generation Canadians, and how therapy can support healing and belonging in Ontario.