Have you ever felt like you're carrying burdens that don't quite belong to you? You might be experiencing the effects of generational trauma. It's the emotional or psychological stress that can be passed down through families, sometimes for generations. It can be a heavy weight to bear, but the good news is, you don't have to carry it alone. Here at LifeSpring Counseling, we understand the complexities of generational trauma. We want to assure you that it's absolutely normal to feel its effects, and there are healthy ways to manage them.

Growing up, it was very difficult for me to speak to my parents about mental health. Everytime, they saw me sad, upset or depressed. They would default to “Oh you will be fine.  Let's go out for dinner. It will make you feel better.” But in reality I wasn't really “ok.” As a therapist, it has been my job to help them understand the importance of mental health. Here, I will talk about 3 tips on how you can speak with your South Asian parents about mental health.