Being Vulnerable is the New Strength
Why is being Vulnerable important? My clients tell me they want to feel heard and seen, so they weep in sessions. Usually, the tears come...
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Chao Zhao
Nov 29, 20231 min
Mixed Feelings in Holiday Season
Do you wonder how to feel joy and happiness during the holiday? I know we all want to feel all the "good feelings" such as love and care...
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Chao Zhao
Nov 22, 20232 min
Why It's Okay to Not Have the Perfect Words When Discussing Mental Health
When we think about #mentalhealth, we think about how to find the #rightword. I have seen my dear clients and even family or friends...
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Chao Zhao
May 12, 20222 min
If You Are in a Toxic Relationship
Not all abusive relationships happen among romantic partners, they can be among/in relative family members, siblings, caregivers,...
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Chao Zhao
Mar 8, 20221 min
Why Celebrate Women’s History Month 2022
Why do we celebrate Women's History Month? Do you know why March 8th is International Women’s Day? How do we celebrate this day and this...
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Chao Zhao
Feb 23, 20221 min
Connecting in New Ways: Art Therapy Trainees’ Experiences of Telehealth During COVID-19
Publication on Art Therapy Journal of the American Art Therapy Association Jessica Bianchi, Brittany Benjamin Amante , Chao Zhao , Amanda...
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Chao Zhao
Feb 8, 20221 min
Child and Teen Mental Health Risk Factors
Each phase of development naturally brings specific challenges for children and teens. They tend to work through these as a normal part...
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Chao Zhao
Jan 19, 20222 min
3 Tips to Stay Home and Stay Productive
During this prolonged uncertainty, it's tough to feel connected, productive, and motivated. I am here with you. Before we dive into the...
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Chao Zhao
Dec 20, 20212 min
Understanding Human Sexuality Through Art
Do you know each aspect of human sexuality is connected and fluid within time and space? Sounds hard to digest? No problem! I got you...
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Chao Zhao
Dec 19, 20211 min
Who Should Try Art Therapy? What are the Mental Health Benefits of Art Therapy?
"Anyone who feels overwhelmed or pressured by the hectic world we live in should try art therapy. Creating art will give you a chance to...
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Chao Zhao
Dec 19, 20212 min
Why Using Art Therapy in Sessions is Effective?
In sessions with clients, I would pair the directive or non-directive approaches with variety of materials to get the emotions and...
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Chao Zhao
Nov 30, 20213 min
Great Ways to Detox Your Mind
We have been living a more and more busy life then ever before. We juggle between work, family, friends, education, or emotions from day...
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