Many happiness surveys are too simple, and they can miss a crucial piece of the puzzle: culture. This post dives into a fascinating study that revealed how measuring well-being by "ethnicity" instead of just "race" completely changed the results, highlighting a major blind spot in psychological research.

In my culture, care looks like a warm meal. In clinical practice, that can look like a boundary violation. This post explores the nuanced difference between a Code of Ethics (our values) and a Code of Conduct (our rules), and how I navigate the tension between cultural identity and professional standards.

Individualism vs. Harmony. This post explores the core values of Chinese Religions (Confucianism and Taoism) and why understanding the drive for "harmonized unity" is essential for culturally competent therapy.

Why does the DSM change over time? Why was homosexuality once a diagnosis and now it isn't? This post dives into the social construction of mental illness, arguing that viewing diagnosis as a fluid cultural product—rather than a fixed biological fact—can actually help clients heal.

How do different cultures view death? This post explores three profound perspectives—from Christianity, the Yoruba tradition, and traditional China—and shares a personal journey of moving from one belief system to a more expansive, inclusive spiritual understanding.