Healing Oppression

Bias

The Fawn Response to Racism

Due Quach on June 30, 2021

Have you internalized these five narratives commonly shared within POC communities? If yes, you may have unconsciously adopted a fawn response to racism and oppression.

Have you internalized these five narratives commonly shared within POC communities? If yes, you may have unconsciously adopted a fawn response to racism and oppression.

Trauma

Trauma-Informed Allyship

Due Quach on May 21, 2021

To be an ally, please read this to understand how the way you show up and what you say can impact the mental health of people experiencing race-based trauma.

To be an ally, please read this to understand how the way you show up and what you say can impact the mental health of people experiencing race-based trauma.

Bias

The Fawn Response to Racism

Due Quach on April 30, 2021

How fawn strategies enable children to survive domestic violence and people of color to survive centuries of white terrorism.

How fawn strategies enable children to survive domestic violence and people of color to survive centuries of white terrorism.

Trauma

Tender, Loving Self-Care for Asian Americans

Due Quach on March 21, 2021

In the wake of the horrific attacks in Atlanta, here is expert guidance on how Asian Americans can care for their mental health through this period of collective trauma.

In the wake of the horrific attacks in Atlanta, here is expert guidance on how Asian Americans can care for their mental health through this period of collective trauma.

Health

The Burden of Community Violence

Due Quach on February 23, 2021

What toll does gun violence in one's community have on residents? How does one cope and process such an event in the absence of mental health resources and interventions?

What toll does gun violence in one's community have on residents? How does one cope and process such an event in the absence of mental health resources and interventions?

Trauma

A Call to Heal Race-Based Trauma

Due Quach on January 20, 2021

Can therapy, a field shaped by white supremacy, heal the wounds of systemic oppression and racism?

Can therapy, a field shaped by white supremacy, heal the wounds of systemic oppression and racism?