Presentation · AsiaFlex Dialogue: Association of Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), May 2026
by Julia T. Silveira, LCSW
Resource outlining key dynamics, personal narratives, and societal contexts of living as a mixed-race individual and/ or being an interracial romantic relationship.

Mixed-Race Children’s Book
by Taye Diggs (Author), Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)
This book helps parents, educators, and children understand how to constructively identify and express themselves as a child is growing up.

Posters
by Maria Primitiva Paz Root, PhD
An empowering framework for moments of feeling "stuck" or facing difficulties explaining one's multi-racial background. It serves as a vital reminder that every mixed-race individual possesses a legitimate identity and voice.

Book
by Emma Slade Edmondson (Author), Nicole Ocran (Author)
This text masterfully explores the nuances of the Black-biracial experience. While centered on a specific demographic, the overarching themes and emotional insights translate deeply across other mixed-race intersections.

Video
by JESSEOGN

Book
by Russ Harris (Author)
A highly digestible and practical guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It provides readers with concrete techniques to slow down, manage challenging emotions, and live a value-driven, appreciative life.

Book
by Robert Waldinger, MD and Marc Schulz, PhD
Based on the renowned, longitudinal Harvard Study of Adult Development, this work highlights empirical data demonstrating that strong, supportive relationships are the single most significant predictor of lifelong health and happiness.

TED Talk
by Robert Waldinger, MD
Based on the renowned, longitudinal Harvard Study of Adult Development, this work highlights empirical data demonstrating that strong, supportive relationships are the single most significant predictor of lifelong health and happiness.

Book
by Catherine Price (Author)
An analytical yet engaging exploration of why true, unstructured fun is vital for reducing stress and bolstering long-term psychological well-being.

TED Talk
by Catherine Price (Author)
An analytical yet engaging exploration of why true, unstructured fun is vital for reducing stress and bolstering long-term psychological well-being.

Book
by Steven C. Hayes, PhD
The book introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and explores how we can relate differently to difficult thoughts and emotions while moving toward what matters most. Blending research with Hayes’s personal experiences, it offers an approachable introduction to ACT and may help you find new ways to bring meaning and connection into your life.

Book
by Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD and John Gottman, PhD
A seminal, data-driven methodology on couple dynamics. Backed by decades of scientific research, it provides deep insights into how couples communicate and how they can manage conflict constructively.

TED Talk
by Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD and John Gottman, PhD
A seminal, data-driven methodology on couple dynamics. Backed by decades of scientific research, it provides deep insights into how couples communicate and how they can manage conflict constructively.

Book
by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD (Author), Arun Gandhi (Foreword)
An accessible framework that teaches individuals how to alter their communicative habits. The principles outlined are universally applicable, helping to enhance interactions with romantic partners, family members, friends, and professional colleagues.

Book
by Sue Johnson, EdD
This book offers practical strategies to help couples better understand each other, feel more seen and loved, and have conversations that create greater connection and closeness.

Video
by Tim Ferriss

TED x University of Nevada
by Steven Hayes, PhD
A clear, engaging presentation detailing the core tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), illustrating how psychological flexibility alters our relationship with suffering.

Book
by Kristin Neff (Author)
A structured, hands-on tool providing guided exercises to help individuals build self-kindness, recognize common humanity, and practice mindfulness during difficult times.

Free guided self-compassion exercises website: https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/

Clinical Tool
Therapist Aid
A widely implemented clinical tool used in therapy to encourage curiosity regarding uncomfortable anger. It helps individuals look beneath surface-level reactions to uncover underlying vulnerabilities such as fear, grief, or hurt.

App
by Dr. Marc Brackett & team
Created by Dr. Marc Brackett and his team at the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence & Pinterest to track your mood and it beautifully shows how your mood fluctuates and what led to it in the app. - Highly recommended.

App
by Insight Timer

Memoir
by Kay Redfield Jamison
This memoir offers a deeply personal account of living with bipolar disorder, written by bipolar disorder researcher Kay Redfield Jamison, who has experienced the illness herself. It provides a candid and humanizing perspective on mood episodes, treatment, identity, and the complexities of living with bipolar disorder.

Memoir
by Stephanie Foo
This memoir explores the author’s experience of living with complex trauma and her journey toward understanding, healing, and reclaiming her sense of self. It also thoughtfully explores intergenerational trauma, immigration, family history, and cultural identity, making it a meaningful resource for those who are navigating how their past and cultural experiences shape their present.

Exhibit
by Kip Fulbeck
Portraits and personal reflections from people who identify as multiracial. The exhibit offers a powerful reminder that there is no single way to look, feel, or identify as mixed-race, and can be an empowering resource for clients exploring identity, belonging, and the freedom to define themselves on their own terms

Lyrics
by Bob Dylan

Poem
by Robert Frost

Poem
by Ada Limón

Poem
by Maya Angelou

Japanese Song
by SMAP
English lyrics translation: https://www.letras.com/smap/72181/english.html