Welcome to the Trauma Therapist podcast. My name is Guy McPherson. I interview incredible people who've dedicated their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. A big thank you to our sponsors and our guests who are supporting this show.

Here we go. So five, four, three, two, and one. Our folks, welcome back to the podcast. Very excited to have us my guest today.

Ed Chen. Ed, welcome.

Thank you.

Having me, Guy.

Nice to see you.

Awesome.

So Ed is a registered certified clinical counselor and approved clinical supervisor.

Also, the lead trainer at the DBT Center of Greater Vancouver and a senior clinician at the DBT

clinic of Greater Vancouver. Ed has extensive experience in delivering dialectical behavioral

therapy to high-risk adults, youths and families experiencing concerns such as suicidality,

self-harm, impulsivity, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addictions.

It also has considerable background in DBT program development in government agencies, community services, and schools.

All right, Ed, obviously just a little bit about you.

Before we get going, share with our listeners where you're from originally and where you are currently.

By the way, I never thought my bio was that long until you read it out loud.

This might be an indication to shorten it a little bit.

But I'm originally, I was born in Taipei, Taiwan.

I moved to Canada when I was 10 years old.

Actually, it's under the impression that I was going on vacation.

That's what my dad told us.

And then 20 years later, when I'm 30, I'm like, do we pay taxes or a vacation? This is how it works.

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