Dr. Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu
Empowering Families to Practice Acceptance and Compassion
20+
Families impacted
12+
Cross-cultural families reached
Parent Testimonials
Zumagashi, 2020
Allowing my child to explore who they are without insisting on my own views of who they are.
Saki, 2018
Accepting that I am not perfect and can only do my best as a father.
Kire, 48
Learning to teach my kids emotional intelligence even at a very young age.
Resources by Topics
Curated articles, videos, and books to support for the youth
Intergenerational Connection
Mindful Parenting
Active Listening
Cooperative Living
Articles
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Grandmother’s Wisdom – Lion’s Roar, 2021
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Grandma, What Do YOU Want to Do? – in Challenges and Joys of Grandparenting, 2011
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Caring for Transnational Grandparents – Discover Nikkei, 2013
Articles
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Arigatou: Beginning and Ending with Thanks – Heartfulness, 2015
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Healing Through Arts – Psychology Today, 2015
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The Japanese Therapy of Gratitude to Mothers – Psychology Today, 2015
Articles
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Storytelling Teahouse Master: Doctor of the Soul – Beacon Reports, 2021
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A Story of Family Told Across Multiple Continents – Japan Times, 2020
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Multiethnicity and the Changing Face of Asian America – Stanford Business School, 2021
Articles
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I See You, I Am Here: The Secret to Heartfelt Communication – Lion’s Roar, 2020
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The Heart of Listening – Academic Medicine, 2013
Videos and Audio
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The Power of Vulnerability – Mindful, 2018