Breaking the Cycle: Addressing OCD and Shame for Children of Immigrants

Amanda Neves Therapy

What does it feel like to live with OCD, especially when it’s misnamed, missed, or misunderstood? Simran Chahal, therapist at Amanda Neves Therapy, offers a moving reflection on her own experience navigating OCD through the lens of culture, identity, and healing. With grounded honesty, she shares how early symptoms were overlooked, how shame shaped her inner world, and how reclaiming the right language - and the right support - changed everything.

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A Review of "Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss"

Amanda Neves Therapy & Associates

The death of a parent can be a devastating life milestone. In particular, the loss of a mother is a unique experience for a daughter, especially early on in life. In this book review, ANT therapist Stephanie Premrl shares her insights on “Motherless Daughters”, as well as her own experiences of grief, loss, and healing.

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"I'll be home for Christmas, please don't plan on me": A guide to holiday boundary setting

Amanda Neves Therapy

The holidays are often a time for togetherness and celebration, but 2020 had something else in store. With restrictions on gatherings in many places throughout the globe, you may find your assertiveness skills being put to the test and stress levels running high. The antidote? Boundary setting! Read ahead for a quick lesson in prioritizing your values, needs and wants this holiday season.

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