Creating inter-generational & cultural humility. There is one thing that I have gained this year, learning & understanding more about my inner child self to be better, not bitter. 2021, I chose to take a step forward to explore and reach out to local community services where I would usually just walk and drive passed…
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You never know where you can be, if you don’t try. Over a decade ago, I visited this hospital when my grandma had a terrible fall which led her to go through intensive rehab so she could recover and was under the best care in the rehabilitation ward. I have to add she was probably…
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The most valuable lesson I have learnt so far in the past 2 years is becoming aware that there is no shame to talk about your feelings and mental health. The more I share my story and experience (past and present), the more I become familiar with my emotions and know that I am not…
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For so long growing up in a traditional Chinese family household, I had little to no understanding of what mental health is. Talking about how our day was or to be asked how you are feeling was not generally part of the family conversation, instead it was “get ready, your father is taking you to…
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Does any of the below sound like you? You’re stuck… in the ‘I should be happy now because I have a good job but I feel empty’ cycle. You’ve met… all your parents expectations and you’re a perfectionist. You understand…your parents have sacrificed a lot to be where you are now. You know… you want…
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Prior to the launch of The Feel Project Self-Care Box in Sept 2021, I was able to connect with local community member in South West Sydney, Suka Nguyen from Lana Studio Hair Nails And Beauty to learn more about her as an individual and what her upbringing was like.There was alot that I got out…
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During the Covid lockdown period from June 2021, many struggled to open up to their family and friends about their mental health because of the fear of being judged and shame for not being able to cope. It became apparent accessing to resources were limited – whether it was through language, culture or experience, these…
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The exciting announcement made by new owner and operator Rodney Williams. PRO-OILS is one of Australia’s experienced aromatherapy companies. PRO-OILS, inspired by The Feel Project’s initiative will be contributing 100% pure essential oil blends to its mental wellness initiative, The Be Box – Be Kind. Be You. Believe. The Feel Project aims to impact as…
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Mind Health Collective and The Feel Project Announce Collaboration Helping Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities Embrace Mental Health Care Mind Health Collective, a boutique clinical psychology practice specializing in providing psychological care in English, Mandarin and Cantonese languages, and The Feel Project, a counselling practice focusing on cultural values to help second generations with mental…
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