#23 Dr. Wendy Ashley - What is Existential Therapy & Anti-Racist Therapy?

Yellow Chair Collective: An Asian American Mental Health Podcast

English - March 08, 2023 05:48 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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In this episode, Dr. Wendy Ashley will explain existential therapy and how it can be used to understand internalized racism and outward injustice. Tune in to address internalized biases, reclaiming power, and cultivating self-love. Plus, Dr. Ashley will break down self-care practices that promote healing…beyond just exercise and healthy eating.

Time Stamps

0:00 Intro

0:54 Therapy for BIPOC Folks - The Need

2:46 What is Existential Therapy?

5:56 Why You Might Feel "Wrong" For Needing Therapy

8:26 Position of Curiosity

14:19 Addressing Recent Trauma in Therapy

20:21 Self-Awareness

26:52 Self-Care Beyond Physical Health

29:11 Anti-Racist Book Recommendations

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