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SUMMARY:Book Talk | The Hyphenated Life by Dr Han Ren
DESCRIPTION:For readers of Permission to Come Home\, Minor Feelings\, and Pleasure Activism\, an insightful guide for “hyphenates” seeking to better understand themselves and help others understand them\, too. \nWhat does it mean to live a hyphenated life? \nSo many folks are forced to toggle across the multiple layers of who they are\, and across the diverse spaces they occupy. They may be children of immigrants\, 1.5 gen\, of color; they may be disabled\, neurodivergent\, or queer. Regardless of how they identify\, they exist in an in-between space while also trying to fit into the dominant culture. With a foot in multiple worlds\, belonging fully to none\, it can be hard to figure out where they fit in. \nDr. Han Ren\, licensed psychologist and a hyphenate herself\, seeks to offer solutions for those with intersectional identities to fully express who they are in any and every environment. The Hyphenated Life is an intersectional\, inside out excavation of how existing in marginalized bodies affects the ways folks show up in dominant culture and predominantly white spaces. \nOffering tools\, stories\, conversations\, solutions and insights\, this book will resonate with anyone who is navigating the intricacies of their multicultural identity development. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nHan Ren\, PhD\, is a hyphenated professional: licensed clinical and school psychologist\, speaker\, educator\, and content creator. She is also a 1.5-generation Chinese-American immigrant\, neurodivergent mind\, mother\, partner\, and only child. Dr. Ren holds a doctorate in Child Clinical and School Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin\, a Master of Education in Special Education from the University of Houston\, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She was an adjunct professor at UT Austin and a former pre-K special educator. Han lives in Austin\, Texas\, where she co-leads Pivot Psychology Austin\, a group private practice. \nIN CONVERSATION WITH \nKimmy Wu\, MHC\, MA is a NYC-based psychotherapist\, writer\, and founder whose work lives in the hyphenated spaces—between cultures\, identities\, and ways of belonging. Born and raised in Taiwan\, and now rooted in New York City\, she brings an embodied understanding of what it means to hold multiple worlds at once without dissolving the tension between them. Her clinical practice centers on narrative\, relational\, and anti-oppressive frameworks\, with a particular focus on intimacy\, identity\, and the slow work of reclaiming wholeness across fractured contexts. She writes about these themes on her Substack\, Between Living & Dreaming\, and is the founder of Thirdspace\, a relational technology company dedicated to exploring the depth possible in close relationships. She comes to The Hyphenated Life not just as a clinician\, but as someone who has lived the intersections the book highlights—and has spent years helping others find language for it.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/book-talk-the-hyphenated-life-by-dr-han-ren/
LOCATION:Yu and Me Books\, 44 Mulberry St.\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book,In Person,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000
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SUMMARY:Caring for Youth & Families Impacted by Suicide (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third webinar in the Suicide Prevention & Intervention for Asian American & Asian Immigrant (AAAI) Youth series\, focused on supporting youth\, families\, and communities impacted by suicide. \nSpeakers will share perspectives from research and practice on the grieving process among youth and families impacted by suicide\, including factors that can support healing as well as those that may intensify distress. The webinar will also highlight common barriers to accessing grief support\, the role of community and faith-based networks\, and the ways in which cultural values and beliefs influence help-seeking and coping.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/caring-for-youth-families-impacted-by-suicide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T163000
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SUMMARY:Solidarity As Medicine: Asian & Black Communities Healing Together
DESCRIPTION:Community conversation about working with\, not against\, cultural difference.\n\n\n\nIn a time of rising harm\, division\, and distress\, BEAM and the Asian Mental Health Collective are coming together to hold space for a long-overdue talk: cross-cultural solidarity centered in healing justice. \nThis community conversation invites us to move beyond individual and racially siloed healing into the practice of collective care that transcends\, but still authentically honors\, ethnicity. We will acknowledge and draw from the powerful history of Black\, Asian\, and Indigenous folk (alongside other communities of color and allies) coming together across difference\, address the very real divisions being weaponized against us\, and explore what it looks like to continue to build sustainable ecosystems of care together. \nThis session is for those wanting to close the racial chasms and for anyone who believes that our liberation is interconnected. If you are ready to deepen relationships across cultures\, join us. \nAbout the Guest Speaker \nAyesha Meer (she/her) With over a decade of experience in nonprofit and public management\, Ayesha has grown Asian Mental Health Collective into the leading organization addressing mental health in Asian communities. Ayesha’s own journey to find mental health support\, as an Indian South African immigrant to the US\, led her to join Asian Mental Health Collective as Executive Director in 2023 and to work to create a mental health system that is by and for pan-Asian communities in the US. \nPrior to joining AMHC Ayesha served as Executive Director for Artemis House—a domestic and sexual violence shelter and response organization in Western South Dakota. Ayesha has a particular interest in ending shame around capitalist ideas of productivity. She holds an MPA in Public and Nonprofit management from New York University\, which was funded by a Fulbright grant. \n  \n*** \nAccessibility Statement: ASL services are available\, as well as closed captioning. ASL needs must be indicated by June 22\, 2026. Please email training@beam.community \nDisclaimer: BEAM’s programs are meant for educational purposes only. They do not substitutes for a relationship with a licensed or trained wellness practitioner. By attending this event\, you agree that you understand that this program is not a clinical therapeutic service. \n  \nTicket Purchases \nAt BEAM we believe in offering folks options to be in community with us\, recognizing that everyone may be at a different financial capacity. Please refer to the descriptions below to determine what ticket type is best for you. \nComplimentary tickets – are for our community members who frankly just ain’t got it but are ready and willing to be in the space with others. There’s a limited amount and once claimed they are complete for the event. \nPay What You Can is the next tier – where you can pay what you can and there’s suggested pricing. \nGeneral admission – are regularly priced tickets for the type of event. \nIf a need-based scholarship is necessary for your attendance\, please email training@beam.community
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/solidarity-as-medicine-asian-black-communities-healing-together/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:History,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T210000
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SUMMARY:Unlearning Patterns & Reclaiming Choice Self Awareness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for south asian minds\, an evening the stories we inherited\, the patterns we carry\, and the selves we’re reclaiming\n\n\nMany of us grew up learning to be everything for everyone — the good daughter\, the high achiever\, the one who never complained. We absorbed patterns\, beliefs\, and expectations that were never ours to begin with. And somewhere along the way\, we lost the thread back to ourselves. \nThis evening is an invitation to find it again. \nJoin licensed therapists Shruthi Nair\, LMHC-D\, LPC (Bold Brown Therapy) and Dr. Jyothsna Bhat\, Psy.D. (Bhat Psychological Services LLC) for an intimate evening of reflection\, honest conversation\, and practical mindfulness skills — held in the warm\, welcoming space of Chai Spot in downtown Manhattan. \nWhat to expect: Over two hours together\, we’ll slow down\, look inward\, and explore the cultural and family patterns that quietly shape how we move through the world. You’ll leave with real tools\, a clearer sense of yourself\, and — we hope — a few new people in your corner. \nThe evening includes guided reflection exercises\, facilitated group discussion\, introduction to practical mindfulness techniques\, and plenty of time to connect with a community of people who just get it — over unlimited chai and snacks. \nThis evening is for you if you… \n\nFeel caught between cultural expectations and who you actually want to be\nCarry stress\, guilt\, or people-pleasing patterns you’re ready to examine\nWant a safe\, culturally grounded space to explore your inner world\nAre craving real connection with other South Asians on a similar path\n\nSpace is intentionally limited to keep the evening intimate and meaningful. \n🎟 Secure your spot for $20 — includes unlimited chai & snacks. \nNote: Bring a notebook or something to write on
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/unlearning-patterns-reclaiming-choice-self-awareness-workshop/
LOCATION:The Chai Spot\, 156 Mott Street\, New York\, NY\, 10013\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Mental Health,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Brown Girl Reset: Redefining Wellness\, Healing\, and Self Care for the Modern South Asian Woman
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Malayali Heritage Foundation for the launch of their Wellness Collaborative\, an initiative dedicated to advancing holistic wellness among women\, with a special focus on the Malayali community. The event will bring together an inspiring panel of leaders\, each offering a unique perspective on wellness\, identity\, and empowerment: \n\nDr. Rosy Thachil – Cardiologist\nMeryl-Lyn Joshy – Wellness & Fitness Coach\nMilan Mathew – Fashion & Beauty Influencer\nLorna Ninan – Integrative Medicine NP\n\nThis conversation is designed to challenge cultural norms that often place women last\, while encouraging them to prioritize their own well-being as a foundation for stronger families and communities.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-brown-girl-reset-redefining-wellness-healing-and-self-care-for-the-modern-south-asian-woman/
LOCATION:CUNY Graduate Center (Martin Segal Theatre)\, 365 Fifth Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10016
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,In Person,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260529T033522Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking AANHPI Grief: Demystifying and Making Space for Grief and Loss
DESCRIPTION:​Grief is the natural response to loss of all kinds\, but we are rarely given space in our everyday lives to acknowledge it. As human beings with intersectional identities living in a grief-illiterate society\, how do we make space for grief\, individually and in community? \n​In this interactive talk with Chinese-American grief coach and author Charlene Lam\, we will debunk myths about grief\, and address cultural taboos about talking about grief\, death and dying. Together\, we will name what we’ve been carrying and create opportunities to engage with grief through personal reflection and community witnessing. \n​All participatory elements are optional. We will have time for Q&A and open discussion. A pop-up installation by The Grief Gallery will be on display. Attendees are invited to bring an object that represents who or what you’re grieving – for instance\, a memento of a person\, pet\, place\, identity\, or anything else you’re mourning – to add to the collective display. \n​ \n​About Charlene: Charlene Lam is a certified grief coach\, speaker\, and the author of Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies. \n​After her mother died suddenly in 2013\, she started presenting exhibitions with her mother’s belongings\, which became the foundation for her Curating Grief® framework. As curator of The Grief Gallery®\, she presents international exhibitions featuring the belongings of loved ones lost\, including installations in Los Angeles\, Toronto\, and London. \n​Her TEDx talk\, “What Grief and Soy Sauce Taught Me About Life After Loss\,” has been viewed more than 20\,000 times. \n​A proud Chinese-American New Yorker like her late mother\, Charlene is based in Lisbon\, Portugal. She works with clients worldwide (and really wants you to ask her about the soy sauce in her mother’s kitchen.)
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/unpacking-aanhpi-grief-demystifying-and-making-space-for-grief-and-loss/
LOCATION:Welcome to Chinatown\, 115 Bowery\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T233355Z
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SUMMARY:Healing & Wellness Salon with Terisa Siagatonu\,  Chaplain J.S. Park\, and Susanna Barkataki
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Women Lead’s presents a special ANHPI Heritage Month Healing & Wellness Salon Thursday at 5pm-7:00pm PST.   \nParticipate in fireside conversation exploring collective care and the ways we can sustain healing\, wellness and long-term care. \nAAPI Women Lead will be joined by award winning poet Terisa Siagatonu\,  Chaplain J.S. Park\, and Susanna Barkataki. All ANHPI women\, girls\, non-binary people\, and allies are welcome! Celebrate our communities’ legacies of healing and wellness with AAPI Women Lead and incredible community leaders and practitioners. \nTerisa Siagatonu is an award-winning queer Sāmoan poet\, mental health educator\, and community leader from the Bay Area. She’s performed at the White House\, the UN Climate Conference\, and the 2019 SF Women’s March. Her work blends the personal\, cultural\, and political to call for healing and justice. A co-founder of Oakland’s The Root Slam\, she coaches poetry teams\, leads workshops\, and holds a master’s in marriage/family therapy from USC. Chaplain J.S. Park – Join us for a powerful fireside conversation on collective care\, hosted by Dr. Connie Wun. Chaplain J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain specializing in grief\, end-of-life care\, and patient advocacy. Featured on CNN\, NPR\, and more\, he is also the author of The Voices We Carry and As Long As You Need. Susanna Barkataki – a viral TEDx speaker\, #1 bestselling author\, PhD candidate in Yoga Psychology\, and ordained teacher of Thich Nhat Hanh\, she bridges ancient wisdom with modern spiritual leadership through her Ignite Institute\, Yoke Yoga app\, and bestselling books Embrace Yoga’s Roots and Ignite Your Yoga. This is a donation-based event – no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All ANHPI women\, girls\, non-binary people\, and allied communities are warmly welcomed.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/healing-wellness-salon-with-terisa-siagatonu-chaplain-j-s-park-and-susanna-barkataki/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T163000
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SUMMARY:Bridging AAPI Generations: Family\, Culture\, and Emotional Connection
DESCRIPTION:Explore family\, culture\, and emotional bonds across AAPI generations in this meaningful\, connection-focused conversation.\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation between mental health providers\, Joanne Lam\, PsyD\, Benedict Lim\, PhD\, and Gerald Gonzales\, PhD followed by a live Q&A session. \nJoin the call: \n\nClick here on the day of event to attend!\n\nAAPI communities are built on strong cultural values\, shared history\, and care across generations. At the same time\, differences in language\, experiences\, and expectations can make it hard for families to fully connect and understand one another. \nWe’ll talk about how culture shapes communication\, family roles\, and emotional expression\, and how these can differ across generations. We will also discuss how to have more open conversations\, navigate conflict with care\, and strengthen relationships with parents\, children\, and elders. Whether you’re looking to improve your own family connections or support others\, this session will help you build more empathy\, clarity\, and connection to support the well-being of families together. \nThis is a FREE\, virtual interactive event open to the community. We have invited our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) members and their families to listen and participate in the conversation. \n*AAPI Community covers communities from Central Asia\, Southeast Asia\, East Asia\, South Asia\, Native Hawaii\, Native Alaska\, the Pacific Islands\, the Indigenous people of the United States\, and individuals with multiracial identities that include any of the above. \n_________________________________________________________________________________________ \nHouseCalls is a virtual communication tool created to S.E.E.E. our members and create conversation around making healthy lifestyle choices\, self- advocacy\, and best practices in the prevention of chronic disease. \nSupport our members and community to take control of their preventive care and chronic conditions​ \nExplore ​and identify opportunities to improve care​ \nEncourage dialogue and partnership between members and medical specialists​ \nEducate ​on how to care for chronic conditions at home \nPlease view prior events here: http://www.kp.org/eastbay/housecalls \n\n\nSpeaker and Moderator Information\nDr. Joanne Lam\, PsyD\, is a licensed psychologist on the Adult Service in the Fremont Psychiatry Department. She works as part of a collaborative team that offers a wide range of services\, including classes\, group therapy\, medication services\, psychological testing\, and brief\, problem-focused individual psychotherapy. \nDr. Lam’s personal and professional background equips her to work with a diverse range of concerns presented by the Bay Area population. Born and raised in the Bay Area\, she also spent part of her early childhood in Hong Kong\, experiences that shaped her appreciation for the complex intersectionality of individuals’ identities. She completed her predoctoral internship at California Pacific Medical Center (APA-approved) and her postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente (APA-approved)\, where she continued on as a staff member after completing her training. \nDr. Lam provides both individual and group therapy\, using an integrative approach grounded in evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)\, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)\, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Her specialty area is health psychology\, focusing on the psychological\, behavioral\, and cultural factors that influence physical health and overall well-being. She also offers treatment in Cantonese. \nShe is proud to be part of a compassionate\, highly motivated\, and skilled team dedicated to ensuring that patients’ needs are thoughtfully and effectively addressed. \nClick here to learn more about Dr. Lam! \n\n\nDr. Benedict Lim graduated from the University of California\, Berkeley with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He earned both a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. He completed a one-year internship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Mental Health Center\, followed by a one-year postdoctoral residency in Adult Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in Fremont. \nDr. Lim joined The Permanente Medical Group in 2001 and has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds\, helping them achieve more positive and optimal emotional health. His experience has shown that the most important factor in success is the active role taken by the individual seeking help. \n  \nClick here to learn more about Dr. Lim! \n\n\nGerald Gonzales\, Ph.D.\, is a licensed psychologist dedicated to teaching his students the values of intentionality\, competence\, and cultural humility in clinical practice. With a doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oregon\, Gerald has honed his mental health expertise through clinical practice\, healthcare leadership\, and transformative patient care initiatives. \nAs a former clinic director\, training director\, and child & family psychologist at Kaiser Permanente\, Gerald didn’t just manage operations and provide services; he brought a unique and innovative approach to mental health care. Even amidst the challenges of a global pandemic\, he spearheaded transformative initiatives\, showcasing his compassionate leadership and inspiring others to tap into their creative solutions. \n  \nOutside academia\, Gerald is deeply engaged in service scholarship\, community outreach\, and professional affiliations\, reflecting his commitment to positively impacting people’s lives within and beyond the university community.Gerald is a double Bronco—he has a BS in Finance and an MA in Counseling Psychology. He enjoys spending time with family and friends\, traveling\, reading\, and golfing. \n  \nClick here to learn more about Dr. Gonzalez!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/bridging-aapi-generations-family-culture-and-emotional-connection/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
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SUMMARY:Access and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual panel of experts discussing mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities in San Francisco.\n\n\nNAMI San Francisco Presents the Third Annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Summit\nAccess and Equity in AAPI Mental Health: Centering Underserved Communities in San Francisco\nMay doubles as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Join NAMI San Francisco for a meaningful conversation in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.\nThis virtual panel will explore mental health access and equity across diverse AAPI communities. While often grouped together\, AAPI communities represent a wide range of cultures\, languages\, migration histories\, and lived experiences. This discussion will center the voices and needs of underserved and under-resourced communities—including Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander communities—who are often underrepresented in mental health spaces.\nTogether\, our panelists will explore:\n\nBarriers to mental health care\, including stigma\, language access\, and systemic challenges\nWhat culturally responsive and community-based mental health support looks like in practice\nThe critical role of peer support and community connection\nThe importance of early support for youth and teens\n\nThe event will include a moderated panel discussion followed by a live audience Q&A. Attendees will also receive a curated list of local mental health resources.\nEvent Details:\nDate: May 12\nTime: 5:00–6:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual (link provided upon registration)\nCost: Free\nWho Should Attend:\nCommunity members\, families\, educators\, providers\, advocates\, and anyone interested in advancing mental health equity in AAPI communities.\nPanelists:\nDr. Loan K Le\, SFSU: Dr. Le is President and CEO of the Institute for Good Government and Inclusion (IGGI) and Assistant Professor at San Francisco State University. A political scientist focused on public policy and democratic inclusion\, she is faculty advisor to a college mental health support initiative and has implemented numerous healing programs including creative artistic expression for healing efforts in higher education. Dr. Le is an active leader in national professional organizations\, including the Association of Asian American Studies and the American Political Science Association\, and is a two-time recipient of the Western Political Science Association’s Best Paper award in Asian Pacific American Politics. She earned her PhD in Political Science from UC Berkeley as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.\nPaul Hoang\, LCSW: With over 20 years of field experience\, Paul Hoang has a unique specialty of cross-discipline dynamics in mental health. While leading the Orange County Mobile Crisis Response Team\, Paul developed his current mission and vision: to end suicide. Paul developed the first in the nation\, DOL approved and certificated Community Mental Health Worker Apprenticeship Program to develop a pipeline for better qualified and more people tending to the field\, runs a housing support contract to help the unhoused\, develops therapeutic practice for and research into problematic gambling\, and more. In his free time\, he spends time with his family and plays basketball.\nMichael Liao\, MSW\, NICOS Chinese Health Coalition: Michael’s career in social work has spanned various settings—including child welfare\, domestic violence prevention\, supervised visitation\, mental health\, and addictive disorder treatment and prevention. Michael is currently the Director of Programs for NICOS Chinese Health Coalition. For the past 25 years Michael has been engaged in capacity-building technical assistance and training\, community-based research\, community organizing\, coalition building\, and advocacy.\n  \nThe AAPI Summit is part of NAMI SF x AAPI Mental Health\, an event series focusing on AAPI mental health in May. We invite you to attend additional program:\nCommunity Presentation: 廣東話教育晚會 / Cantonese Educational Evening(粤语/ in Cantonese) Tuesday May 19th\n  \nWith questions\, please contact Emma Peat\, Director of Education Programming: emma@namisf.org.\nWe look forward to connecting with you on May 12!\n  \nNAMI SF Website\nLearn more about our programs and how you can get involved. Register for upcoming support groups and classes.\nNAMI SF Resources Page\nGeneral and community-specific resource pages and guides.\nNAMI SF Resource Guide for Culturally Diverse Populations\nInformation about programs\, resources\, treatment centers\, and more for diverse\, multicultural communities.\nDonate\nNAMI San Francisco provides a variety of free mental health education and support to the AAPI community. Please visit our website to learn more. Support these efforts by donating today!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/access-and-equity-in-aapi-mental-health-centering-underserved-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T210000
DTSTAMP:20260219T000025Z
CREATED:20260219T000025Z
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SUMMARY:Author Event with Michelle Yang | Asian Mental Health Bookclub
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual event where we will be chatting with Michelle Yang about her book\, Phoenix Girl: A Memoir. Michelle Yang is an advocate who writes on the intersection of Asian American identity\, body image\, and mental health. This memoir explores how Michelle emigrated to the U.S. from the tight-knit ethnic Chinese enclave in Incheon\, South Korea\, and had to adapt quickly to survive. With a dominant\, impulsive father in charge-who protects the family from everyone but himself-and a mother who never finds her power\, Michelle craves safety and security. \nThe event will take place on Tue March 10 2026 at 5pm PST. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from our author!
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/author-event-with-michelle-yang-asian-mental-health-bookclub/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Book,Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260227T071137Z
CREATED:20260218T234323Z
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SUMMARY:Processing ICE Violence & Community Grief
DESCRIPTION:Processing ICE Violence & Community Grief \nTuesday\, March 3 | Free | Virtual | 5–6:30 PM PT | 7–8:30 PM CT | 8–9:30 PM ET \nCo-hosted with Yellow Chair Collective and Asian Mental Health Collective \nWe’re holding space to process the impact of recent events together. \nThis facilitated gathering will include gentle grounding\, reflective prompts\, and shared discussion to help name what feels heavy and sit with the layers of grief many of us are carrying. \nThe space centers compassion\, collective care\, and small practices to help us seek steadiness in uncertain moments. \nIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed\, angry\, numb\, or unsure where to place your emotions\, you are not alone..
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/processing-ice-violence-community-grief/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260227T153204Z
CREATED:20260227T151828Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health: New Beginnings:  Reclaiming our Relationship with Ramadan
DESCRIPTION:This community workshop offers practical tools grounded in mental health research and Islamic principles.\n\n\nFor many\, Ramadan can be a time of renewal and yet\, it can also be shaped by stress\, anxiety\, and expectations from self and others. \nThis community workshop offers practical tools grounded in mental health research and Islamic principles\, moving us towards a grounded space of peace and connection during this sacred month. \n🗓️ Date and Time: FEBURARY 28\, 2026 from 7:30PM-8:30PM \n📍Location: The Islamic Center of New York City. 350 6th Ave\, NY\, 10011\nIftar Provided 🌙🍽️ You may arrive early to break your fast with us and settle in before the evening’s program begins. ✨ \nThis event is free to attend.\nIf you’re able\, please consider donating to our Ramadan LaunchGood campaign to help us continue offering programs like this: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/when_home_isnt_safe_the_noora_house_is \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Quratulain Gulamhussein received her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota\, focusing on identity development and mental health in diverse Muslim communities. She completed her predoctoral clinical work at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and her postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University. Dr. Gulamhussein currently works as Assistant Professor at SUNY Old Westbury conducting research and teaching psychology coursework. She also serves as Licensed Psychologist at NYU Islamic Center\, providing therapy and outreach for Muslim students. \nAbout Pillars of Peace: Pillars of Peace aims to create a trauma-informed organization that is based on an empowerment model of services which focus on cultivating an atmosphere of support and encouragement. Our mission and goals are rooted in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and we will continue to advocate for these basic rights on behalf of survivors of gender-based violence. \n 
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/new-beginnings-reclaiming-our-relationship-with-ramadan/
LOCATION:The Islamic Center of New York City\, 350 6th Avenue\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260215T122226Z
CREATED:20260215T122049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T122226Z
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SUMMARY:The Quiet Work of Healing: A Grief Recovery Session
DESCRIPTION:Grief doesn’t shout—but it lingers. It shows up in silence\, in sleepless nights\, in moments no one sees. \nThis powerful session with Grief Recovery Specialist Rhys Kiaaina creates sacred space to face what’s been buried\, name what’s been lost\, and gently begin the quiet work of healing. This workshop will guide you through a proven process of grief recovery—offering hope\, clarity\, and emotional freedom. \nWhether your loss is fresh\, distant\, personal\, or unspoken\, you don’t have to carry it alone. Healing may be quiet\, but it is holy—and it starts here.
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/the-quiet-work-of-healing-a-grief-recovery-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Mental Health,Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260121T191322Z
CREATED:20260121T190913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T191322Z
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SUMMARY:Rasa Labs Embodied Creative Cultural Intensives
DESCRIPTION:Investigate Rasa—the felt essence of experience—using the Moving Rasa framework in community to ask life questions\, try practices\, and integrate what you notice. \nOn Limited Sundays\, 2–5pm • Jan 25 – Mar 8 • Prime Produce (424 W 54th St) \nWhat you’ll take away\n\nAn inquiry method: the Moving Rasa framework for asking life questions through movement and the animist world around us.\nEmbodied cultural literacy: a felt encounter with Austronesian wisdom (silat\, foodways\, bamboo\, poetry) that refreshes how you perceive and relate.\nTransferable practices: cross-disciplinary methods you can bring to teams\, classrooms\, and community spaces.\nReal community & gentle integration: a small cohort you actually get to know—no presentations required\nYour Rasa toolkit: simple\, repeatable micro-rituals to sense\, name\, and follow what’s alive.\n\nPricing\nRasa Labs is offered on a sliding scale to support access and sustainability. The Sliding rate is for those needing greater accessibility. Standard rates support the lab’s costs. Support rates help expand scholarships. Choose the rate that reflects your capacity at this moment. \nFor one workshop: \n\nSliding: $60\nStandard: $75\nSupporter: $100\n\nMultiple workshops begin at: \n\nSliding: $45 per session\nStandard: $60\nSupporter: $75
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rasa-labs-embodied-creative-cultural-intensives/
LOCATION:Prime Produce\, 424 West 54th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Mental Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260104T021712Z
CREATED:20251223T164303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T021712Z
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SUMMARY:ROSEMEAD & The Realities of AAPI Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Watch a clip from ROSEMEAD + join ROSEMEAD producer Mynette Louie\, lived-experience storyteller Lisa Oberholzer-Gee\, and therapist Jeanie Y. Chang for an honest conversation about AAPI mental health\, caregiving\, and the power of breaking silence. Followed by Q&A. WHY THIS EVENT MATTERS Mental health remains deeply stigmatized across many AAPI communities\, shaped by cultural expectations around silence\, strength\, and family responsibility. ROSEMEAD and the Realities of AAPI Mental Health creates space for a nuanced\, accessible conversation that centers lived experience while offering expert context and resources. Rather than prescribing solutions or policy\, this event focuses on storytelling as a catalyst for empathy\, understanding\, and change — illuminating the realities many families live with quietly and the collective work still left to be done. Webinar flow: 7:00 PM – Welcome and Introduction to ROSEMEAD 7:03 PM – Film Clip from ROSEMEAD 7:05 PM – Introduction of Speakers 7:08 PM – Spotlight on Mynette Louie and the Production of ROSEMEAD 7:20 PM – Spotlight on Lisa Oberholzer-Gee and Her Personal Story 7:30 PM – Panel Discussion 7:50 PM – Audience Q&A
URL:https://potluckasianamerica.org/event/rosemead-the-realities-of-aapi-mental-health/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Film,Mental Health,Virtual
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