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American Privileges

Written by Imei Hsu, BSN-RN, MAC-LMHC, Artist

As a daughter of immigrant parents, I often reflect on what it means to be American. My parents put careful thought into what it would mean for their children to be raised in America, and beyond their desire to experience the “American Dream,” they also hoped each of us would find our place in society through education, successful careers, and relationships. For the most part, each of us would say that we have achieved those dreams. But let me add two more. I believe the exercise of two actions — voting and giving — are the epitome of what it means to be American. And if you are an American by birth or by citizenship process, I want to encourage you to exercise these American privileges to vote and give today.

1404210-L — You know what to do. It’s an American privilege. Please vote!

Tags American Red Cross, give, help, Hurricane Sandy, vote

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Striving To Be Perfect

Striving To Be Perfect: Surviving An Eating Disorder In A Perfectionistic World

By B. Imei Hsu, RN, MAC, LMHC, Artist

Recently former television news anchor Katie Couric and music and media superstar Lady Gaga were in the news about something that hits close to home for me. The experiences of these two women intersect with the presence of three banker boxes with assorted papers on the floor of my home. There is nothing special about the boxes. Unmarked, ordinary, and crunched in the corners from overuse and stacking, the only reason I would mention them is that nearly every person who has struggled with an eating disorder (commonly referred to as an E.D.) will know exactly why sharing about these benign boxes has everything to do with understanding the underpinnings (and the signs of recovery) of one the most recalcitrant but treatable psychiatric disorders:

Tags Anorexia, body image, Bulimia, Eating Disorders, help, Katie Couric, Lady Gaga, nutrition, Passionate Nutrition

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Props in Movement: Scarves Are More Than Just Fashion

Post author By Allison
Post date September 11, 2012
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Props in Movement: Scarves Are More Than Just For Fashion
by Allie Bulliman

I had an open house at the office here in Pioneer Square over a month ago as an opportunity for people to get a more in depth explanation and demonstration of “what I do.” Dance movement therapists do just what any other therapist does: listen. We create a safe space. We work with you to create your best life. I like to say I am just a regular therapist/counselor/psychotherapist (whatever you prefer) with an extra tool in my toolbox.

Tags anxiety, autism, children, counseling, dance, Depression, group therapy, help, movement therapy, props, psychology, Psychotherapy, regulating, social empathy, therapy