Episode: 136
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On today’s episode I chat with Regina Wei who wrote the chapter on Asian and Pacific Islander Clients for the Altogether Us book.
Regina Wei (she/they), LMFTA is an IFS Level 1 trained Couples and Family Therapist in Washington state who has a specialization in sex therapy. Her work centers folks who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ and focuses on helping clients heal racial, intergenerational, sexual, and other traumas. Regina has an MA in Couples and Family Therapy and an MA in Modern Chinese Literature and Culture. She has written a novel, set in China, that deals with the themes of trauma, healing, and cross-cultural connections and misses. www.ReginaWei.com
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We talk about:
Her Novel (Themes of Healing!)
Collectivism and Authority
Holding space for Tension
Racialized bodies
Intergenerational and historical trauma
Heritage as a Protective Factor
The role of Shame
Recommendations for Therapists
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A portion of all proceeds will go to The Foundation for Self Leadership’s Fellows Program. You can find out more here: Foundation IFS: Home
I’m grateful for Jack Reardon who created new music. Jack is a graduate of Derek Scott’s IFS Stepping Stones Program. You can follow Jack on Instagram at bonzemusic.
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Enjoy!