Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 2)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 2)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 2)Poh Gan
Published on: 15/12/2025

In Part 1, I shared my journey as an Asian, neurodivergent woman integrating psychology and Buddhist practice. In Part 2, I want to talk more about the rise of process-based therapy approach, the importance of understanding ancient wisdom in its fullness, and the deeper questions about decolonising spirituality in Western psychology.

Decolonising mental healthBuddhist wisdomTherapist wellbeingcultural humilitydecolonising psychologyBuddhist psychologyintegrative therapytherapist embodiment
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Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 1)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 1)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 1)Poh Gan
Published on: 15/12/2025

After 17 years of being a psychologist, it's drilled into me: practice under the scientist-practitioner model. Use evidence-based approaches. Stay close to the research. But here's what they don't tell you.

Buddhist psychologyIntegrative therapyTherapist identityDecolonising mental healthBuddhist wisdomBurnout preventionTherapist wellbeing
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The Inner Sanctuary: Where Buddhist Wisdom Meets Therapeutic Practice

The Inner Sanctuary: Where Buddhist Wisdom Meets Therapeutic Practice

The Inner Sanctuary: Where Buddhist Wisdom Meets Therapeutic PracticePoh Gan
Published on: 03/11/2025

When Professional Dedication Meets Personal Depletion Several years into my Buddhist practice, while deeply immersed in frontline mental health work, juggling work and parenting, I found myself running on empty. The weight of holding space for others' trauma, grief, and pain was becoming overwhelming.

Buddhist wisdom for therapistsBuddhist meditationMindfulness in therapytherapist burnout recoveryintegrating Buddhism and therapyBuddhist psychology
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The Internal Worlds We Create: Lessons from Project Sekai

The Internal Worlds We Create: Lessons from Project Sekai

The Internal Worlds We Create: Lessons from Project SekaiPoh Gan
Published on: 01/10/2025

Life has a way of presenting us with diverse conditions – some delightful, others challenging. In moments like these, when resources feel low and energy needs conserving, I notice something fascinating about my internal experience.

Bodhisattva PathBuddhist wisdom for therapistsBuddhism and therapy integrationSpiritual nourishment for therapistsBlossoming Therapists communityProject Sekaiimpermanenceequanimity
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