Dr. Gina Wong
Registered Psychologist
Dr. Wong believes in our human capacity to thrive and grow in the midst of change and uncertainty; and that living with intention and engagements with our relationship with ourselves is the foundation to living a life and finding a love that’s one for the ages.
Dr. Wong strongly in cultural humility, responsivity, stewardship of the environment, naming and identifying systems of oppression, advocating for reproductive and perinatal mental health, and affecting meaningful shifts for generations to come through how they work as a psychologist and who she is as a person.
In her work, Gina emphasizes and strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and cultural safety through interpersonal interactions
As an Asian woman, she is forthright about her journey from elision (invisibility) to power. With a profound dedication to social justice and cultural humility, Gina seeks to create and contribute to lasting impact on individuals and communities through her work as a psychologist, and through her advocacy work in social justice, through her research, publications, and speaking engagements.
Psychologist
Dr. Wong offers clinical services, supervision of provisional psychologists, and consultation services. She supports personal and professional growth of others, with areas of specialization that include Reproductive Mental Health; Parenting & Attachment; Relationships; Racial Trauma and Asian Mental Health/Psychology; Women’s Life Leadership & Engagement.
Speaker/Educator
Dr. Wong is an inspiring speaker and educator. She is an award winning media spokesperson for anti-hate recognized by the Alberta Psychological Association. Gina strives to inspire individuals and organizations to exact positive changes in areas of inclusivity, diversity, and equity. She also shares her own stories of race and belonging, and educates about reproductive mental health, parent reflective functioning, Asian psychology, and Asian female leadership.
Book Author/Editor & Courses
Dr. Wong is a lover of words, stories, and the creativity to share meaningful ideas through writing. She has edited three books: "Maternal Infanticide and Filicide: Foundations of Maternal Mental Health Forensics", "Moms Gone Mad: Motherhood and Maddness-Oppression and Resilience", "Mothering in East Asian Communities: Politics and Practices." Gina has authored "Reflective Practice in Counsellor Education." In her latest writing, she talks about racial trauma, internalized racism, and evolving to leadership and personal power in "We Rise in Power: Amplifying Women of Colour and Our Voices for Change."
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We gratefully acknowledge that we work, play, and rejuvenate our minds, body, and spirits on Treaty 6 Territory - ᐊᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton). We acknowledge that we are settlers on the traditional ancestral lands, trade routes, and gathering places of many diverse First Nations, Métis peoples and home of the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4.
POSITIVE SPACE
ALL diversity of humanity are welcomed and celebrated.
Discrimination and disruption of any kind will not be tolerate.
TRREE embodies a clinical model and life-course approach dedicated to 'Living a Life That is 'One for the Ages.' With over two decades of clinical practice experience, it's founded on the resilience and strength that emerge following experiences of racial and relational trauma. TRREE is not only committed to fostering belonging, inner worth, and diversity, but it also specifically addresses developmental trauma and attachment injuries.
At its core, TRREE offers prescient leadership principles and practices that promote engaged relationships, ensuring longevity and legacy. Additionally, TRREE serves as a Trauma and Attachment informed approach to Reproductive & Perinatal Mental Illness and parenting struggles. Explore Dr. Wong's impactful books and publications to delve deeper into these transformative insights.
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