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October 25th | 6pm CST

Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity | Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon

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ABOUT THE BOOK

An essential resource that addresses the unique experiences of trauma, healing, and mental health in Asian and Asian American communities.

Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon have personally observed the frequent neglect of mental health issues in their own immigrant families and within Asian and Asian American communities. Their book Where I Belong illuminates how trauma perpetuates through generations and impacts relationships, emphasizing the Asian American experience for better understanding and healing of racial and intergenerational trauma.

Where I Belong offers crucial therapeutic techniques, reflective questions, journaling prompts, and grounding exercises, empowering readers to recognize their intergenerational strengths and resilience, and to fully embrace their identity and cultural heritage.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Soo Jin Lee, a licensed therapist and executive director of Yellow Chair Collective, as well as co-founder of Entwine Community, has carved a significant path in mental health advocacy, deeply influenced by her experiences as an undocumented Asian immigrant. Her approach to mental health care, centered on understanding and addressing the unique challenges of similar communities, has led her to co-author the impactful book, “Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity.” Soo Jin’s work, recognized on platforms such as NPR, PBS, CBS, and CUNY, reflects her commitment to culturally sensitive services and the importance of community support in healing and identity formation. 

Linda Yoon is the founder of Yellow Chair Collective and co-founder of Entwine Community, organizations dedicated to addressing mental health education and service gaps in services for BIPOC communities, with a special focus on Asian Americans. She is recognized as a co-author of the book “Where I Belong: Healing Trauma and Embracing Asian American Identity,” which delves deeply into themes of Asian American identity and resilience, alongside the racial, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics present within Asian American communities. Linda’s work has been recognized and featured in media outlets including NPR, PBS, CBS, LA Times, and Buzzfeed. With a heartfelt commitment to well-being and community empowerment, Linda drives changes through mental health programs and advocacy initiatives.