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An Inner Journey Year-in-Review for 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself pausing with a quiet, full heart to honor a year of growth—clinical, creative, cultural, and personal. From receiving the APA Division 35 Community Practice Award to presenting on immigrant motherhood in Denver and Jungian archetypes in Zurich, this year has been about deepening intention and visibility. Join me as I reflect on the milestones that shaped Inner Journey Psychology and offer a gentle invitation for your own year-end reflec

Dr. MJ Yang
Dec 21, 20254 min read


The Invisible Weight: Understanding Emotional Labor in Motherhood
Most mothers carry an invisible weight: the emotional labor of holding others’ feelings while often feeling unseen and exhausted. Through Jungian concepts like the Great Mother archetype, emotional containment, and the transcendent function, motherhood can be understood as a profound psychological process—one that challenges, transforms, and offers opportunities for growth, connection, and self-discovery.

Dr. MJ Yang
Oct 11, 20254 min read


From Driving License to Liberation: The Next Step in Women’s Independence and Freedom
Getting a driver’s license is a powerful step—but for many women, especially in immigrant families, true freedom comes with owning and accessing their own car. This blog explores how mobility, financial independence, and everyday choices shape autonomy, and why even small shifts can redefine power in relationships.

Dr. MJ Yang
Jul 13, 20253 min read
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