a 4-part virtual healing series for & by southeast asian communities
Begins June 17 • Live on Zoom • 60-minute sessions
A guided bi-weekly virtual practice space to discuss important mental health topics of our time while healing in community and in connection.
This space was created for you if…
You’ve ever felt the weight of your family’s history without fully understanding it as an adult child of Southeast Asian immigrants/refugees.If you’re navigating the complexity of taking care of aging SEA immigrant/refugee parents, while also trying to juggle other important responsibilities and roles.If you’re holding questions about SEA identity, belonging, and what it means to break cycles and hold onto your authentic truth(s).You crave being in community with fellow Southeast Asians, but rarely had opportunities to connect in ways that feel wholesome and grounding.
What this space offers:
Guided, facilitated discussions by a Lao American Licensed TherapistA culturally grounded, trauma-informed spaceReflection prompts and self-care tools & reminders for embodied healingSpace to reflect and heal in community connection, not just a lecture.
THE 4 CONVERSATIONS:
Session 1 – Championing Mental Health in SEA Communities
A grounding conversation on mental health within Southeast Asian communities and families. We’ll explore how war, displacement, immigration/refugee experiences, survival, stigma, silence, and cultural expectations shape the ways many of us understand emotions, stress, therapy, and vulnerability. This space will allow reflection on what it means to seek support while honoring and navigating culture, family, and community.
Session 2 – Caretaking Aging SEA Refugee/Immigrant Parents
A conversation centered on navigating the emotional realities and mental labor of caretaking aging parents and elders within Southeast Asian families. We’ll explore shifting family roles, responsibility and duty, burnout, guilt, resentment, love, anticipatory grief, and the pressure many adult children of refugees/immigrants carry while trying to care for themselves too.
Session 3 – Unpacking Grief, Loss and Life Transitions
An exploration of grief beyond death and loss. Together, we’ll reflect on grief connected to migration, identity, family conflict, cultural disconnection, changing relationships, life transitions, and intergenerational trauma. This session creates space to better understand how grief can show up emotionally, mentally, physically, and relationally within Southeast Asian communities.
Session 4 – Healthy Boundaries & Relationships
A nuanced conversation about boundaries within collectivist and family-centered cultures. We’ll explore people-pleasing, guilt, emotional responsibility, communication, and the fear of disappointing family while learning ways to honor both your capacity and your relationships. This session is not about abandoning family, but about creating more emotionally sustainable and honest ways of relating to yourself and others.
THE SCHEDULE:
Biweekly on Wednesdays from 6-7pm | 8-9pm CT | 9-10pm ET
Session 1: (Championing Mental Health) - June 17, 2026
Session 2 (Caretaking Aging Parents) - July 1, 2026
Session 3 (Unpacking Grief, Loss & Life Transitions) - July 15, 2026
Session 4 (Healthy Boundaries & Relationships) - July 29, 2026
All sessions are held live via Zoom.
pricing:
✨access to Full Series (Recommended)✨
$147
Can’t commit to all 4?
Join single session(s) for just $47 each!
This is for you if…
You are an adult 18+ and identify as Southeast Asian in the diaspora
You’re ready to reflect on family patterns and your role within them
You want to build community and add important conversations to your toolbox
You’re ready to be vulnerable and share with others going thru similar experiences.
You cannot afford or access therapy or other types of culturally relevant mental health services in your area and have been seeking out more therapeutic spaces that affirm SEA identity.
This space may NOT be the best fit if you’re looking for:
One-on-one therapy
Crisis or urgent mental health support
A lecture-style workshop
mEET the Facilitator: RITA PHETMIXAy, MA, LCSW (she/they)
As a Lao American licensed therapist and founder of Healing Out Lao’d, I’ve spent over a decade holding space through individual and group therapy, storytelling, and organizational workshops and trainings. This virtual series is an extension of that work and created to make important community conversations more accessible, especially for those who may not be able to attend retreats or access 1:1 therapy for a variety of reasons, but still deserve culturally responsive healing, tools for building emotional resilience, and community-centered care.
My hope is that this virtual practice space reaches the people who need it the most, and is fitting for the timing of their lives. You, as an adult child of Southeast Asian refugees/immigrants, deserve a space where you feel understood, seen, and valued by simply being you. <3
individual session Details
Session Length: 1 hour
Dates: June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29th, 2026 (biweekly on Wednesdays)
StartTime: 6pm PT, 8pm CT, 9pm ET
Check-in Time for Tech: We’ll share this in your calendar invite before the session.
Participant Info: Who Can Join: Southeast Asian identified adults 18yo+ of all gender identities who crave a community healing space that explores the intersections of SEA identity and mental health.
Fee: $47 per session, or $147 for all 4
Session layout
intro + ice breaker
A gentle welcome into the space, with a brief introduction to the workshop and a low-pressure icebreaker to help participants feel grounded, seen, and connected.
community care guidelines
Review of shared agreements that help foster a respectful, brave, and supportive space where participants can engage with honesty, care, confidentiality, and mutual respect while honoring everyone’s different lived experiences and boundaries.
brief contextualization + grounding presentation
A short grounding and contextualization presentation offering psycho-education including language, reflection, and cultural context to help participants ease into the conversation with greater awareness and intention.
group discussion + encouragement + mutual support
Participants are invited to reflect, share, and engage in a supportive community-centered space where Rita will ask guiding questions to help foster thoughtful discussion, emotional support, and collective understanding.
wrap up + resources
Sessions will close with brief takeaways from participants, self-care reminders/tools, and a curated list of free or low-cost mental health and community resources for continued support beyond the conversation.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO HEAL OUR COMMUNITIES
This is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and be in community with others who understand without explanation.
👉 Join the Full Series or see you in one!!!
FAQ
Is this therapy?
No and should not be treated as such. This is a psychoeducational and community discussion space, not group therapy or crisis support. However, if you begin experiencing heavy emotions or recognize that you need more individualized support, you are encouraged to seek 1:1 care with a licensed mental health professional, local community resources, or appropriate crisis support services in your area.
Do I have to share?
No, but participation is highly recommended to get the most out of this experience. You are welcome to listen, reflect, journal, or engage at your own comfort level.
Will sessions be recorded?
Sessions will not be recorded in order to help maintain privacy and encourage openness within the space.
Where will sessions be hosted?
Sessions will be hosted on Zoom.
Zoom links will be emailed after registration and closer to the date of the selected discussion(s).
Can I attend only one session?
Yes. You can register for individual sessions or the full 4-part series.
Is this only for Lao folx?
No. This space welcomes Southeast Asian diasporic communities broadly, including Lao, Khmu, Iu-Mien, Karen, Khmer/Cambodian, Vietnamese, Hmong, Thai, Filipinx, Burmese and more.
Do I need experience in therapy to attend?
Not at all! This series is open to anyone interested in learning, reflecting, and engaging in conversations around mental health and healing within Southeast Asian communities.
However, this series is intended for individuals seeking community support who have a level of awareness of their emotional experiences and are able to engage in shared space with care and concern for others, as well as themselves.
will there be future offerings?
Yes! This series is part of ongoing healing spaces, workshops, and retreats offered through Healing Out Lao’d.
Who do I contact if I have any further questions?
You may email Rita at healingoutlaod@gmail.com :)
How many people will be in each session?
To help maintain a more intimate and supportive space, sessions will be limited up to 15-20 people max. This allows for more meaningful conversation, reflection, and community connection.
Can i invite my friends/family to sit with me during the session?
To help maintain the integrity, privacy, and emotional safety of this space, only registered participants will have access to the sessions. If someone is interested in attending, we kindly ask that they register separately beforehand.
Can I get a refund if my plans change and I can’t make a session?
Unfortunately, all purchases are non-refundable due to the limited and intentionally small nature of this series.
Will there be language interpreters available during sessions?
Due to limited capacity and resources, live language interpretation will not be available during sessions at this time. The series will primarily be facilitated in English.
how should i prepare?
Bring a journal and writing utensil
Have water, tea or something hydrating nearby
Get into a comfortable, private space
Come with openness, curiosity and gentleness with yourself + others
Have a fidget toy with you to help manage any uncomfortable emotions that are likely to come up