Beyond the Couch
Beyond the Couch is a podcast exploring the intersection of Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American (APISA) identity and mental health. Hosted by three therapists, Diana Liao, LMHC, Samantha Waldman, LMHC, and Christie Kim, LMHC, our mission is to demystify therapy and uplift stories from our community. Join us every Wednesday as we delve into essential topics from identity and perfectionism to courageous stories of healing and collective care with fellow therapists, experts, and community members.
Beyond the Couch is a proud initiative of Bridges Mental Health, is a stigma-free hub for Asians, Pacific Islanders, and South Asian Americans (APISA) to discuss, navigate, and seek mental health care. Find a therapist, join our therapist community, and follow us on Instagram @bridgesmentalhealth.
Beyond the Couch
How to Think More Effectively Using CBT with Hui Ting Kok
This week, Christie chats with Hui Ting Kok, LMHC, about understanding our thoughts, feelings and behavior through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Hui Ting discusses ways to reframe unhelpful thought patterns such as fortune telling, catastrophizing, mind-reading, and jumping to conclusions. Together they discuss the pitfalls of making assumptions and offer tools to communicate with ourselves, our partners and others more effectively.
Hui Ting Kok, LMHC, (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) in New York. Hui Ting grew up in an international setting and speaks several languages fluently, including Mandarin and Cantonese. Connect with Hui Ting at www.huitingkok.com
Mentioned in this episode:
- Hui Ting’s 5 Day Journey to Controlling Your Unwanted Emotions
- APISA Spotlight: Cassey Ho (@blogilates)
Bridges Mental Health connects Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian Americans (APISA) with culturally responsive mental health professionals and resources. We hope to make mental health care more accessible and approachable across the Asian diaspora.
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