Episode
This episode explores Dr. Stacey Litam’s newly released book Patterns that Remain: A Guide to Healing for Asian Children of Immigrants. Drs. Tapia and Litam navigate the impact of this book and the chapters that were so thoughtfully written. Join us for the laughs and tears that came from reflecting on the Patterns that Remain.
Guests
Stacey Diane Arañez Litam PhD. (She/Her/Siya) is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education at Cleveland State University, a licensed professional clinical counselor and supervisor, as well as diplomate and clinical sexologist with the American Board of Sexology. Dr. Litam is a racial equity strategist, cultural consultant, and member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board, and Advisory Council Member for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program and was named one of Crain’s Cleveland 40 under 40 in 2023. Dr. Litam’s speaking, research, and clinical areas of specialization include topics related to mental health and sexual well-being, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), intergenerational trauma, as well as Asian American concerns. She is an immigrant and identifies as a Filipina and Chinese American woman. Her work has been featured in the White House, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Organization (SAMHSA), Forbes Health, National Public Radio (NPR), Discovery Magazine, Psychology Today, The National Institutes of Health, Mental Health Academy, as well as in podcasts, documentaries, and news outlets. She has contributed to over 50 academic publications including 17 research articles archived in the World Health Organization’s global literature database on COVID-19 and has partnered with federal level organizations, nationally recognized brands, and professional sports teams.
Dr. Litam’s debut book, Patterns That Remain: A Guide to Healing for Asian Children of Immigrants, empowers readers to heal from diasporic wounds and harness the power of our stories. Informed by Litam's lived experiences as a Filipina and Chinese immigrant, Patterns That Remain provides the foundation for timely conversations and offers a practical framework to heal diasporic wounds, break intergenerational trauma patterns, and achieve secure attachment as people, partners, and parents.
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Tapia, J. (Producer). (2025, January 27). Patterns that Remain (Part 1) (No.288) [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/patterns-that-remain
