Children of Immigrants Group

The adult child of immigrant parents experience is complicated and unique.

You are not alone.

Registration is Open for the Fall Round. Email here to sign up!

What will we talk about in this group?

Week 1: Tell us your story

  • Learn about each person’s story in the group

  • Create rules to ensure a safe space

Week 2: Our family

  • Explore your childhood, family dyanmics

  • Identify similarities and differences within the group

Week 3: Adulting 101

  • What does it mean to be an adult child?

  • Explore your values and where they come from

  • Learn how to develop self trust and assess your independence

Week 4: Setting Boundaries

  • What boundaries do you need in your relationships?

  • Learn how to set boundaries while maintaining respect towards family

Week 5: Vulnerability & Family Secrets 

  • Explore unspoken rules about sharing, privacy, and expressing emotion

  • What was privacy like growing up?

Week 6: Handling Dreaded Conversations

  • Learn what triggers you in certain conversations

  • Learn to manage your emotional responses

  • Let go of the “destination trap” concept

Week 7: Finding Belonging

  • Explore your identity

  • Creating safe spaces in your life

Week 8: Closure

  • Identify important take aways

  • What does continued support look like?

  • Reflections

I’m a child of immigrants too & I want to help you learn how to live a more authentic life.

Hi! I’m Vithusha & I’m a therapist in training who will be running this group. You’re probably here because you want to stop hiding parts of yourself and you want to feel more empowered in your life. I’ve been where you are and I am still learning. Being a child of immigrant parents is a lifelong journey of unlearning and learning, embracing the messy parts, and meeting yourself with compassion. I created this group because I am passionate about helping those like me. I’ve learned to show up more authentically and embrace the parts of me that I used to hate. You too deserve to live a life that feels good for you. Join me on this 8 week journey, we can grow together! Also, check out the video below where I talk about a personal experience as a child of immigrant parents.

Vithusha shares a personal story about having a tough conversation with her immigrant parents.

How will this group benefit me?  

  • This group is designed for individuals who identify as adult children of immigrants.

  • This group will provide you with a safe space to share your thoughts when it comes to the mixed feelings of being children of immigrants.

  • Expose yourself to the nuances of being an adult child of immigrants, but also learn from others who are on a similar journey as you.

  • Learn to balance embracing your individuality and honor your family values.

  • Figure out how to maintain a healthy connection with your family while also feeling confident to create a life that feels authentic to you.

I've never been in a processing group, what should I expect? 

  • Expect to be in virtual space with 5-6 other individuals who also identify as children of immigrants.

  • This group will be discussion based where we will be sharing our stories while also using valuable time to discover our place in our parents’ immigration stories.  

Give me the details!

  • The group will allow for 7 people max to ensure everyone has room to share

  • The group will be held over zoom

  • $300 for all 8 sessions