Healing Forward
A guide for mental health professionals working with Hmong women
ABOUT THE GUIDE
A comprehensive, culturally-informed resource for mental health professionals working with Hmong women. This collaborative guide equips providers with the insight, tools, and cultural competence needed to support Hmong women effectively in their mental health journeys.
11
Contributing Authors
2025
First Edition
8
Core Chapters
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WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE
Therapists & Counselors
Clinical psychologists, LCSWs, MFTs, and mental health counselors seeking to provide culturally responsive care to Hmong women clients.
Students & Trainees
Graduate students in psychology, social work, and counseling programs who want to build cultural competence early in their careers.
Healthcare Organizations
Clinics, hospitals, and community health centers looking to improve cultural competence across their behavioral health teams.
WHAT MAKES THIS SPECIAL
Collaborative Creation
11 Hmong women authors, therapists, and community leaders contributed their expertise and lived experiences to create this professional resource.
Living Document
This guide evolves with our community. As we grow, learn, and heal together, the content adapts to reflect new insights and emerging needs.
Culturally-Rooted
Every chapter honors our cultural identity while addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by Hmong women across generations.
Community-Driven
Your voice matters. We welcome contributions, feedback, and stories that can enrich this resource for future generations.
Inside the Guide
What Professionals Will Learn
AN EVOLVING JOURNEY OF HEALING
Healing Forward was launched in 2025 as the first edition of what we envision as a living document — one that grows, adapts, and deepens with each passing year.
The 2025 edition represents the combined expertise of 11 authors — therapists, community organizers, researchers, and Hmong women with lived experiences. But it is only the beginning.
Next Update: We'll incorporate community feedback and new contributions throughout 2025–2026 for the next edition.
THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS
This guide was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Hmong community leaders, mental health practitioners, and cultural advocates.
Yangmee Lor, Certified Mediator
Annie Lee, Children Counselor & Women Circle Facilitator
Sheng Lee Yang, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C
Dr. Alyssa Kaying Vang, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH
T. Mindy Heu, LCSW
Lisa Khang, MHS, PA-C
Ka Bao Adame, LMFT
Lynda Yang-Gungsing, Life Coach & Enneagram Specialist
Daniela Thao, MFT
Sendra Yang, PharmD, MBA
Cindy Vang, PhD, MSW
"We extend our deepest gratitude to each contributor for sharing their time, wisdom, and heart. Their dedication to culturally responsive healing and community-rooted advocacy has shaped every aspect of this guide."