Grief Alliance Webinar - Registration:
Topic: Working with Iranian Immigrant Women: Understanding Perfectionism and the Immigration Experience
Date: November 2, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 AST
Presenter: Dr. Yasaman Madanikia, Psy.D., RCC
Description:
“Iranian immigrant women often navigate a unique intersection of cultural expectations, perfectionism, trauma, and immigration-related experiences that can significantly influence their mental health, confidence, relationships, workplace functioning, and help-seeking behaviours. While these experiences are not always immediately visible, understanding them and where grief plays a role can help professionals provide more culturally responsive and effective support.”
Dr. Yasaman Madanikia, Psy.D., RCC is the Founder and Clinical Director of Expressions Counselling, a multi-site counselling practice serving communities across British Columbia. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, EMDR Certified Therapist and Consultant, and holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.).
Yasaman’s doctoral research explored the lived experiences of perfectionism among Iranian immigrant women in Canada. As an Iranian immigrant herself, she combines lived experience with over ten years of clinical experience supporting immigrants, refugees, and culturally diverse communities. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with Iranian clients navigating trauma, perfectionism, identity, family dynamics, immigration, and mental health concerns.
Through this workshop, Yasaman translates her doctoral research into practical, evidence-informed strategies that professionals can immediately apply to better support Iranian immigrant women in healthcare, education, employment, and community settings.