Applying a Culturally Sensitive Approach
Asian professionals, and similarly those with immigrant family backgrounds, are known for reliability and incredible work ethic. Maybe you were taught these values as a strategy to stay safe, but have you ever considered what you are protecting yourself from? What is playing it safe costing you? And are you still safe if you are under-utilized, overworked, passed up for promotions, living with surface-level relationships, and letting your mental and physical health take a back seat? Reliability and incredible work ethic are admirable qualities, but how does it impact your potential for greatness?
Whether you notice it or not, cultural background plays a big role in shaping your identity. There is overwhelming data that shows how the Asian American diaspora is impacted by model minority myth, filial piety, gender norms, explicit and implicit achievement expectations, intergenerational trauma, and beliefs around risk and safety, all while still navigating what it means to be Asian in a Western world.
These are essential topics to wrestle with on your journey to thriving. Having someone who works with you through a cultural lens means saving time and energy from explaining your complex family dynamic and cultural contexts. You no longer have to code switch, wrestle with imposter syndrome, or hold back your truth while doing your internal transformative work. I launched ATTICA to fill this important gap, and to ensure Asian and racialized professionals get the culturally sensitive support they need and deserve.