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angie holstein
Mar 12, 20244 min read
It's Never Too Late! Connecting and Reconnecting With Your Teen
Most parents of teenagers will tell you that is hardly a stress free period in the parenting journey. It’s difficult to think back to...
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Tulsi Radia
Jul 6, 20234 min read
What is Therapy?
Therapy can be a safe space for you to initiate self- awareness, insights, have an open dialogue, break the stigma, & enhance your wellbeing
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Rashmi Kumar
Jun 24, 20233 min read
What is Hypnotherapy and How Can it Help Me?
Many people who’ve experienced hypnotherapy say it feels like a wonderful relaxed state, where the outside world doesn’t matter.
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Rohama Kabeer
Jun 14, 20233 min read
Being Brown with ADHD
ADHD can feel like a burden or an obstacle that makes you less capable – when really, it’s just part of what makes you resilient and strong.
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Rashmi Kumar
Dec 28, 20223 min read
What does self-compassion mean to you?
To me, it means being in tune with myself and my needs. It means treating myself with the same kindness and love I would treat others, and i
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angie holstein
Dec 1, 20224 min read
Coping Ahead for the Holiday Season
The holidays can be both a joyful time and a difficult time. For South Asians living in North America, the holiday season is a time for...
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Deena Aziz
Oct 26, 20223 min read
South Asian Immigrant Women and Depression: Acculturation Stressors
South Asians are the largest visible minority in Canada. We are 5.6% of the total population and the fastest growing. Mental health issues a
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angie holstein
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Mental Health Fact Sheet: Transcending Stigma
Special Fact Sheet from our therapist Rexon Ray, MSW, RSW on mental health statistics and current trends.
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Mitra Bissessar
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Men’s Mental Health: Don’t Suffer In Silence
Mental health stigmas for men can fester at a very young age. When a young boy misbehaves or is vulnerable, they are told to “Toughen up, do
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Mitra Bissessar
Sep 30, 20224 min read
Can We Really Inherit Trauma And Pass It On?
We can inherit a lot from our caregivers. Values and valuables, beliefs and traditions, physical characteristics and for a lot of us, trauma
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Nazia Bhatti
Sep 30, 20223 min read
What is Self-Care?
Self-care can encompass the activities that feel self-indulgent, but those are not necessarily the things we need to do on a regular basis i
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angie holstein
Aug 25, 20223 min read
Intergenerational Trauma: South Asians Healing Together
Trauma is a human experience that lives in our bodies, our spirit and reproduces through our relationships and intergenerationally. What...
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angie holstein
Aug 25, 20224 min read
Pillars of Health: Let’s Start with the Basics
August 2022 Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist Physical Exercise Nutrition (including hydration) Sleep Social...
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angie holstein
Aug 24, 20225 min read
The Burden of Worry: Gripping Academic Pressure and Pressure to Succeed for South Asian Youth
We know for many South Asian students the pressure to succeed comes from parents. South Asian immigrant parents sacrifice a lot to come...
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angie holstein
Aug 24, 20226 min read
Anxiety
Updated: August 2022 Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist South Asian populations are the largest visible minority group in...
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angie holstein
Aug 23, 20224 min read
What is therapy?
Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist August 2022 Therapy is not about fixing you because you are not broken. Seeking therapy...
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angie holstein
Aug 22, 20225 min read
Why is Ethno-Cultural Therapy So Important?
Angie Agrawal Holstein, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist August 2022 Shanti Psychotherapy specializes in South Asian mental health for good...
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angie holstein
Jul 21, 20223 min read
Holiday Stress and Parenting: Focusing on Joy and Family Connection
Angie Holstein, MSW, RSW Social Worker, Psychotherapist As parents we face the holiday period with a sense of excitement and anticipation...
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angie holstein
Jul 21, 20225 min read
Dear Stress: Let’s Break Up! Understanding Stress and Making Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
Angie Holstein, MSW, RSW Social Worker, Psychotherapist Adults, children and teens are more stressed than ever as our culture has become...
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angie holstein
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Let's Focus on Resilience and Not Bubble Wrapping Our Kids
Angie Holstein, MSW, RSW Social Worker, Psychotherapist As parents we are trying to do the best we can for our children. Parents are...
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