Proudly Asian 095 - Filipino-American Therapist Helps AAPI Immigrants Settle
Sep 9, 2024
Joy de Jesus, a Filipino-American marriage and family therapist at the LA Chinatown Service Center, speaks passionately about her journey to help AAPI immigrants settle in the U.S. She highlights the vital role of cultural representation in therapy, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by Filipino families. Discussion touches on the misconceptions immigrants face, the significance of language in familial connections, and the importance of community support systems. Joy's inspiring transformation from full-time mom to therapist showcases the power of pursuing dreams later in life.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
A Journey of Reinvention and Cultural Representation
02:17 • 4min
Culturally Responsive Therapy in the API Community
06:19 • 9min
Navigating Expectations: Immigrant Realities in America
14:59 • 5min
Embracing Filipino Identity in a New Land
20:09 • 16min
From Curator to Therapist: Embracing Cultural Identity
36:20 • 13min