Learning Centre
Find resources from Australia’s leading voice on Asian mental health, trusted by communities, practitioners, and organisations nationwide.
Free digital resources
Explore our free digital resources designed to support the Asian community in reflecting on mental health, identity, and culture.
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Can culture impact chronic pain?
Explore how Asian cultural values might shape our experiences of, and how we manage, chronic pain.
Talking about mental health with Asian parents
This guide offers culturally-informed strategies to express yourself, honour your parents and still look after your own wellbeing.
Navigating internalised racism
Discover how internalised racism impacts people of Asian identity and explore practical strategies, reflections, and resources to support your sense of self.
What really counts in therapy: Therapeutic rapport
Discover why the connection you build with your therapist matters more than the method, and learn how to spot the right fit with our free guide on therapeutic rapport.
Looking for a therapist who feels like the right fit?
Finding culturally-responsive support can feel daunting, but our free guide might make the process a little smoother.
Why do Asian parents and their children sometimes see things differently?
Learn more about "dissonant acculturation" and how it can show up in Asian families via our free reflective guide.
Programs for Asian mental health practitioners.
Community of Practice sessions 2025!
Join the largest network for Asian mental health professionals to connect with emerging literature and deepen your culturally-responsive practice.
All sessions are facilitated on Zoom. Join one or all sessions:
- Thursday February 6th: 7.30pm AEDT
- Thursday May 8th: 7.30pm AEST
- Thursday August 7th: 7.30pm AEST
- Thursday November 8th: 7.30pm AEDT
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Relying purely on your lived experience can be both exhausting (for you) and haphazard (for your practice).
Our role at Shapes and Sounds is to support you to feel confident and resourced in supporting the mental health needs of the Asian community. Here, you'll feel validated in your intersectional experiences, build greater structure and sustainability in your work, and be continually supported by our welcoming practitioner community.
Facilitator: Shapes and Sounds founder, Asami Koike, RMT.
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