https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog daily 0.75 2026-05-03 https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/working-through-chronic-guilt-and-shame monthly 0.5 2026-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/5436ced8-2f10-4053-9b03-e4d56266b795/recogizing-and-understanding-emotional-surpression-asian-bipoc-scaled.jpg Blog - Living with Cycles of Guilt and Shame - Guilt and shame are some of the most vulnerable feelings that show up regularly in therapy. When guilt is near, shame is never far away, and both can take hold of how we feel about ourselves as we navigate the world around us. Despite how common they are, many of us feel isolated in our feelings. Guilt and shame are often felt in the dark and rarely aired out openly. https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/how-art-can-help-us-to-collectively-heal monthly 0.5 2026-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313854140-YT52UQFIL4J04WUNRPNY/image-asset.jpeg Blog - How Art Can Help Us Collectively Heal - When life becomes too difficult to bear, our nature is to disconnect from ourselves to survive. We might lose touch with ourselves and therefore our ability to express what is happening within us. This is where the power of art can move us in ways that allow us to cipher and feel through what we are navigating internally. The definition of art according to Oxford dictionary: the expression or application of human creative skills and imagination, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313896951-HOCO0TGK1SJIZOLNDT3I/art-therapy-exppressive-arts-BIPOC-healing-anti-oppressive-liberatory-therapy-2-1-scaled.jpg Blog - How Art Can Help Us Collectively Heal - Representation: The Power of Seeing Ourselves Stories have the ability to mirror our own lives back to us. Whether it’s through books, shows, or films, the characters we see on screen or in pages reflect parts of ourselves that we might not have the words to express. Seeing ourselves in the stories we consume is essential. For many of us from racialized and marginalized communities, lack of representation has been a form of erasure. We grew up without seeing our struggles and triumphs reflected in the media, which can contribute to feeling isolated, invisible, and disconnected. But when we finally do see our stories told authentically, when we see ourselves portrayed as full, complex human beings, it’s a powerful thing. https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/healing-family-patterns-of-control-and-conditional-love monthly 0.5 2026-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313895977-TVTGNBCBUKS4D25HOVNI/healing-immigrant-family-patterns-intergenerational-trauma-bipoc-asian-therapist-breaking-the-cycle-3.jpg Blog - Unlearning Family Patterns of Control and Conditional Love - Many of us grew up in worlds defined by hierarchy: parent and child, teacher and student, elder and younger. In collectivist cultures shaped by the traditions filial piety, familism and communalism, where children are expected to honour, respect and care for their elders, elder-centred hierarchy was a way to ensure the safety and survival of families and to inherit the wisdom of those who came before us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313894778-44U742F0MQL87MMJ8XLI/healing-immigrant-family-patterns-intergenerational-trauma-bipoc-asian-therapist-breaking-the-cycle-scaled.jpg Blog - Unlearning Family Patterns of Control and Conditional Love - These lessons can shape how we relate to power, respect, and closeness. Shifting towards non-hierarchical relationships can be culturally viewed as disrespectful and defiant. In truth, non-hierarchical relationships invite mutual respect, balance, and redistributing power more evenly. Even when a hierarchy of knowledge exists (elders and youth, teacher and student, therapist and client), each person’s humanity is still seen as worthy. Power isn’t erased but acknowledged with transparency and balanced with care. We move away from control and towards trust, in service of collective care, where everyone’s dignity and wellbeing are held in mind. https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/attachment-styles-and-how-to-work-with-them-in-our-intimate-relationships monthly 0.5 2026-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313891383-G1XJ4RL4ZHE169LF76FY/attachment-styles-asian-bipoc-marginalization-relationships-family-2-scaled.jpg Blog - How Attachment Patterns Influence Relationships - Just as we can be harmed in relationships, we also heal through relationships. The journey of forging meaningful connections can push us to become better people. But when those relationships hit rocky periods, we can become vulnerable and faced uncomfortable truths about how we show up in the eye of the storm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313891915-E34LFSKDI02RL6EXV4XZ/attachment-styles-asian-bipoc-marginalization-queer-relationships-family-scaled.jpg Blog - How Attachment Patterns Influence Relationships - Attachment styles reflect how we protect our heart. It’s a pattern of subconscious responses shaped by how we relate and respond to others, particularly when dealing with closeness, distance, and conflict. You might notice a familiar anxiety when someone doesn’t message back, or a pull to distance yourself when someone wants to get closer. Or maybe you find yourself lost and unsure whether others are trustworthy at all. Our attachment styles are shaped by childhood experiences with our sense of safety and connection in the places we call home and within our support systems. Cultural influences, family dynamics, environmental safety, and past relationships all play a role. Attachment styles tend to surface most clearly when we feel vulnerable, stressed, or emotionally threatened. For those of us navigating bicultural identities, immigrant histories, and BIPOC experiences, the ways we learned to connect with the world were often shaped by generational survival, unspoken expectations, and a deep need to belong. Displacement from home, land, or community can also profoundly influence how attachment shows up in our adult lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313881775-ZH2BIY419FVY3R96EPPE/attachment-styles-healthy-relationships-anxious-attachment-3-scaled.jpg Blog - How Attachment Patterns Influence Relationships - It takes time to feel secure. There may be uncomfortable truths that arise in the process, which can be helpful to work through in a safe space such as support groups, individual counselling, or couples counselling. With patience in the process, awareness, and ongoing support, it is possible to build deeper and more fulfilling relationships. Even the smallest steps can be meaningful. Take things one moment at a time. Growth is not linear and each moment you spend befriending your attachment pattern helps to cultivate stronger communication and dynamics in your relationships. https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/tools-for-overcoming-persistent-worry-and-anxiety monthly 0.5 2026-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313893985-ULJXNYLX5YCVZY268SHD/calm-anxiety-worry-bipoc-asian-therapist-trauma-counselling-therapy-scaled.jpg Blog - Navigating Anxiety and Worry in Uncertain Times - Worry and anxiety often show up during uncertain times. Our mind can feel noisier during times of political unrest, or anything that stirs up what we’d rather forget. While we all cope in our own ways, one thing that connects us is the shared experience of feeling overwhelmed. Many of us feel the impact of these fast-paced, pressure-filled times. It can be especially challenging for those of us navigating systems that weren’t built for us in mind, while also carrying the weight of cultural and generational expectations that feel impossible to meet. And this is where anxiety and worry comes in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313883976-KXH6R0SKF8HZXLZMFUBH/overcoming-worry-anxiety-tools-asian-bipoc-immigrant-children-scaled.jpg Blog - Navigating Anxiety and Worry in Uncertain Times - A powerful tool for building awareness and shifting out of anxiety is exercising curiosity. Curiosity helps us engage in our rational mind, while encouraging us to naturally notice inside and around us. We can't heal what we can't see, hence why building mindful awareness helps us find the insight we need to conquer the mountain of anxiety and worry. Curiosity allows us to live in the present moment, which is essential for interrupting the future-focused cycle that anxiety and worry create. Research shows that mindfulness reduces anxiety by creating the mental space to observe our worries without being swept away by them. https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/the-blind-spots-that-impact-our-relationships monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/the-uncertainty-of-beginning-again monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/rediscovering-who-you-are-by-honoring-your-values monthly 0.5 2026-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313889982-A21MC4NT6LL0JFYEQ1BS/true-self-asian-bipoc-identity-trauma-counselling-2-e1735885997816.png Blog - Letting Your Values Light the Way - Reflecting on my values during my summer trip in Japan When a new year unfolds, it’s natural to reflect on what we want for ourselves. Many of us feel the impact of external pressures and digital noise. It's easy to lose touch with ourselves and what matters most. And when we feel lost and disconnected, returning to our values can offer a steadying anchor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313891163-092N9V3GLZ5GDTNYRHIE/true-self-asian-bipoc-identity-trauma-counselling.png Blog - Letting Your Values Light the Way - Living honestly means letting your values shape your actions even when it’s the harder path. This means to lean away any desire to execute this "perfectly" and being intentionally grounded in what truly matters to you. There will be times when it’s easier to go along with others’ expectations or sidestep discomfort. However, choosing to honour your values in these moments can bring a sense of liberation that feels deeply meaningful. It’s a brave and messy process that isn’t straightforward. But, each step brings you closer to living in a way that feels true to who you are and finding belonging within communities that align with your values. Honouring my value of intentionality, slowly sauntering through the streets of Kyoto https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/overcoming-fear-of-rejection-cultivating-inner-security monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/how-to-navigate-family-conflict monthly 0.5 2026-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313891176-01DOB44HUXSXP7AN53MW/bipoc-anti-oppressive-family-conflict-resolution-scaled.jpg Blog - Finding Your Way Through Family Conflict - We all encounter family conflict and we know how messy and complicated it can get. Tensions can come from many places such as clashing values, unspoken expectations, or unresolved emotions. Communication often breaks down, and for those of us in bicultural immigrant families, the layers run even deeper. There’s so much to unpack within these dynamics - yet still it is possible to move toward a more respectful connective relationship with understanding, patience, and care in how we work through conflict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313882452-EWPTMF8Z8ANSQV1LN9XY/family-conflict-boundaries-asian-bipoc-immigrant-children-scaled.jpg Blog - Finding Your Way Through Family Conflict - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/how-to-set-healthy-boundaries-with-family-without-losing-connection monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/recognizing-and-addressing-emotional-suppression monthly 0.5 2026-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313882270-7N5Z0JQD4UYOA9IWLWM9/emotional-surpression-asian-bipoc-scaled.jpg Blog - What Happens When We Learn to Suppress Feelings? https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/reclaiming-your-story-healing-from-racism-marginalization-and-discrimination monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313878495-PD56PIHEEFFXGRIKWH6E/overcoming-racism-marginalization-discrimination-1-1-scaled.jpg Blog - Belonging Beyond Racism and Marginalization https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/recovery-from-burnout monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/breaking-free-from-people-pleasing-habits monthly 0.5 2026-04-27 https://www.pacificpath.ca/blog/when-is-perfectionism-and-high-achievement-unhealthy monthly 0.5 2026-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313872864-3QPABIB04IG6BPUWHPUO/perfecitonism.jpeg Blog - The Cost of Perfectionism and High Achievement - The idea of being perfect is something many struggle with. I emphasize the word ‘idea’ because perfection does not exist. It is a destination that cannot be reached. An itch that cannot be fully scratched – yet that knowledge doesn’t seem to quiet down the perfectionist part of many. As someone who has struggled with perfectionism, this topic hits home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69e8fa8cac986f58255eea42/1777313873082-ZEYO6OOK0F9AHPF3B70W/perfectionism-quote.png Blog - The Cost of Perfectionism and High Achievement - While the approaches mentioned provide ways to create more distance and comfort on a surface level, it can help to explore the underlying factors that led to these patterns. Perfectionism can be one of many unhelpful coping mechanisms that develop from a challenging childhood. This is common for anyone who had to survive in an environment with a serious lack of emotional nurturance and support. Experiences like these are tender and matter. 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