05/29/2026
As Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month wraps up, we reflect on the incredible diversity within our community. We were so honored to have Linda Thai as our keynote speaker at the 2024 Grief Talks Conference!
Linda presented "Grief Interrupted: Creating Space for All Experiences of Loss," a truly powerful exploration of how some individuals and communities aren't always afforded the space to grieve in the way they need or want to. This message deeply resonates with our mission at the Highmark Caring Place.
A trauma therapist specializing in brain- and body-based modalities for healing complex developmental trauma, Linda's own journey as a former child refugee from Vietnam, raised in Australia and now living in Alaska, uniquely informs her work. She's redefining what it means to be Vietnamese, Australian, United States-ian, and what it means to be wounded, whole, and a healer. Her passion for breaking the cycle of historical and intergenerational trauma is truly inspiring.
If you missed it, or want to experience it again, you can watch her inspiring keynote here: https://youtu.be/JwWS0neaqOY
