Writer and therapist Sahaj Kaur Kohli grew up knowing what it means to straddle multiple cultures at once.

Like many children of immigrants, she was plagued by questions: Can I establish my own values and embrace where I come from? Is prioritizing my mental health really rejecting my culture? How do I set boundaries and care for myself when family and community mean everything?

In her groundbreaking work, But What Will People Say?, Sahaj challenges Eurocentric mental health models and offers a more inclusive approach to healing—one that acknowledges the deep connections between individual and collective well-being. Through personal stories, research, and practical tools, she helps multi-cultural families reframe generational trauma, destigmatize therapy, and celebrate cultural duality.

Sahaj Kaur Kohli, MaEd, LGPC, is the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, a mental health and wellness community organization for adult children of immigrants; a licensed therapist; and a columnist for the Washington Post’s advice column, "Ask Sahaj." Her first book, But What Will People Say? , was published in 2024.

Parents/caregivers, educators, health professionals, and community members welcome! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. Free admission.

REGISTER: https://sahajkolhi2025.eventbrite.com/

This program is presented by the Parent Venture, a partner of MI Parent Edge.