Reflections on Healing & Resilience.

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Passage to Resilience is an educational platform dedicated to fostering trauma awareness and resilience. Our goal is to empower individuals, families, and communities with knowledge and strategies to understand trauma’s intergenerational effects and learn how to navigate them with insight and compassion.

Resilient Healing

Pain and suffering, though difficult, often serve as powerful life lessons that strengthen character, build resilience, and cultivate patience, self-awareness, and inner strength. Prioritizing self-care is essential, and practices such as mindfulness meditation,

About Dr. Arthur Sun.

Dr. Arthur Sun holds an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Although not yet licensed, he has completed 3,000 hours of Supervised Professional Experience (SPE), fulfilling the requirements to sit for licensure in the State of California. His academic and professional background reflects an interdisciplinary commitment to the integration of law, psychology, and human development.

Research Interests:

Dr. Arthur Sun’s research focuses on the intergenerational effects of trauma among the children of Cambodian Genocide survivors born in the United States. His work explores how exposure to parental trauma may contribute to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in second-generation individuals and how these intergenerational dynamics influence their daily functioning, academic achievement, and social relationships.

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This website is an educational platform and does not provide, nor is it intended to provide, clinical psychological treatment or therapeutic services. Individuals seeking clinical care are encouraged to contact a licensed psychologist in the State of California. The materials presented are solely for educational and informational purposes, designed to support self-guided learning and the advancement of psychological understanding—not as a substitute for professional clinical practice.

steady breathing, and regular recreational exercise support not only physical health but also emotional and mental well-being by calming the mind, reducing stress, and restoring balance.  Equally important is practicing positive psychology through self-love, self-respect,  and self-compassion, which foster confidence and a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions; setting clear boundaries and distancing yourself from negative people or environments further protects your mental and emotional health, allowing space for growth and healing. Finally, if you are struggling, seeking help from licensed professionals such as therapists or counselors is a sign of strength, as they are trained to provide guidance, support, and effective tools that promote meaningful recovery and long-term well-being. Arthur Sun, LLM, Ph.D. Feb. 17, 2026.