shame Archives - Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT

Myth: When someone gets very mad or sad, it’s because they’re bipolar.

August 6, 2020 by Robyn

In this video, I discuss how this statement is shaming and stigmatizing, along with reasons why it's incorrect. https://youtu.be/kY00z90FtJM Receiving assistance from a therapist can be helpful. I have been working with individuals who live with Bipolar Disorder and have helped them live successfully. If you are interested in receiving therapy with me, you can call, email, or self-schedule a phone consult. CLICK HERE to learn about telehealth. Ready ...read more

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Mental Health and Asian American Culture: Shame

October 9, 2019 by Robyn

Fellow therapist, Sharon Chan Lmft, invited me to sit down with her and discuss mental health in the Asian American culture. In this video we discussed stigma, specifically, shame and how seeking mental health implies weakness. We'll be creating more mini videos about Asian American culture and mental health, so stay tuned to Sharon's YouTube page and website: https://www.sharonchanlmft.com/! In the meantime, enjoy this video! Hopefully it's helpful and ...read more

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