NAAAP Wellness Wednesday:

October can be a time to face our inner ghosts, or anxieties!   Join us with our very own Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith Han, PsyD of NAAAP-Chicago, in partnership with NAAAP-Toronto!

Attend an enlightening and supportive event that delves into the unique challenges of anxiety within the Asian North American community. Let's explore the cultural factors that contribute to mental health struggles and provide tools for navigating these challenges

Through a blend of expert insights, personal stories, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of anxiety and its manifestations. Participants will learn practical coping strategies, mindfulness techniques, and the importance of community support in fostering resilience.

Whether you're seeking support for yourself or looking to better understand the experiences of loved ones, this event is an opportunity to connect, share, and empower each other in our journeys toward mental well-being.

Join us as we confront our inner ghosts and embrace a path toward healing and growth together!

Dr. Smith Han is a 1.5 generation Korean-Irish Licensed Clinical Psychologist based out of Chicago who speaks English and conversational Korean. 1.5 generation is one way to say she moved to the States in early childhood. Her mother is Korean and her father is a disabled US Army veteran. With several relocations and neurodiverse presentations in her multilingual family, her training in psychology began early on. Dr. Smith earned her Masters and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She provides care through a relational, collaborative, neurodivergent affirming, social justice, and trauma informed lens. Much of her work includes meeting people where they are while helping individuals and families navigate a variety of stresses, traumas, & relational and developmental challenges. She utilizes evidence-based trauma treatments such as EMDR and Narrative therapy, along with play, expressive art, Geek Therapy, and honors ancestral healing practices. In addition to providing therapy & neuropsychological assessments, Dr. Smith is also part of an APA accredited training team, supervising emerging psychologists with a passion for supporting their work with culturally & neurologically diverse individuals. She is a member of many professional organizations including ASDAH, Association for Size Diversity which centers on the principles of Health At Every Size® (HAES®), the American Psychological Association (APA), the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA), and the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. Dr. Smith also enjoys volunteering with nonprofits such as the AMHC, KAWA, & co-founded NAAAP-Chicago’s Wellness Program. She has spoken nationally on panels such as C2E2, WonderCon, and SDCC to advocate for diversity in media, access to healthcare, & the use of pop culture in therapy and education. For fun, she enjoys collecting Hello Kitty and Tokidoki, joyful body movement, culinary adventures, knitting, art, cosplay, and playing with her puppy, who is currently training for her therapy dog certification.

 We so look forward to you joining us and being in wonderful community together.  

*Please come as you are and interact as much/as little as you would like.  
We hope to see you there!

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Each month NAAAP Chicago's Wellness program hosts a free session of self-care called Wellness Wednesday!

Wellness impacts so many facets of our professional and personal life. Small things can make a big difference, from music to taking a walk. So we've planned an interactive activity each month to help prepare for and deal with growing stressors! Lets share ways we can foster our own wellness and the wellness of our workplaces, community, etc!

Culturally sensitive sessions will be facilitated by our founding leader of NAAAP-Chicago Wellness - Dr. Elizabeth 방실 Smith Han (PsyD).

Location: Online

REGISTRATION

Registration is FREE

Consider purchasing a membership for $50 (Discounted at $35 for Non-profit/Government & $25 for Students) to take advantage of a full year of this Wellness program, as well as many other programs and events offered by NAAAP-Chicago!

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