My Journey
My Credentials & Experience
Formal Education
Master of Social Work Degree
Master of Art in Gender Studies and Feminist Research
Bachelor of Art in Cultural Anthropology
I spent many years in school, as a way to figure out what I want to do with my life. But lucky for me, all my schooling has given me in-depth knowledge and perspective on culture, race, gender, and sexuality.
Harry Au (he/him) - MA, MSW, RSW
How I Got Here & Where I'm Going
Activism
Since 2010, I've had the privilege of supporting individuals in the LGBTQ, Indigenous, people of colour, and sex workers communities. Much of this work has involved activism and community-building.
Board of Directors
I'm a past board member of Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNCTO), a Chinese activist organization. I was also a past board member of Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE), an Indigenous-led organization that engages Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth around reconciliation work.
Violence Against Women Sector
I am very lucky to have had the opportunity to become the first male worker at a women's shelter in Toronto to work with boys who has witnessed or experienced domestic violence. I provided long-term trauma support to the boys and their family to help them cope and heal.
I was part of the Men's Advisory Council for the Reel Men Project, spearheaded by Women's Habitat. The project aims to talk with high school students about what it means to be a boy and a man in our society. It aims to provide mentorship and guidance for boys to develop healthy masculinity in their journey into malehood.
Additional Mental Health Support for the Community
I was a therapist at a mental health walk-in clinic, as a first line of mental health support for the community. I have also volunteered as a therapist at 519 Community Centre, providing mental health support for the LGBTQ community in Toronto.
In the past, I have also served as an external consultant for the workers of Butterfly, an organization serving Asian and migrant sex workers.
Other
I speak and understand Cantonese fluently, with English as the primary language used during therapy session. I began to dabble in calligraphy after my trip to Beijing to study Chinese. Politics aside, the Chinese language is beautiful.
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My Mission & Vision
Life Mission
Years ago, I’ve come to the realization that, above all things, I value self-discovery. But I was not ready for the emotions that came with this pursuit. And when I finally decided to seek the guidance of a therapist, it felt almost impossible to find someone who can understand my complex mix of identities and experiences.
My own journey has solidified my commitment to support the you's out there, wondering if you can find the right guide for yourself, so you can pursue your own freedom and vision for your life and for your world.
Unshakable Vision
I truly believe that we all create rippling impacts in this world. And my vision for my impact is to support the flourishing of badass Asians to freely create their own thriving reality, so we can all create our own rippling impacts for a better world.
Core Values
Courage: Facing your fears is not easy. Let's recognize the courage it takes to change yourself, and to change the world around you.
Intentionality: The decisions and changes you'll be making in your life are not random. We are intentionally creating a life and a world that you envision.
Small Steps: Change is hard. Let's take it one step at a time. Over time, these small steps will accumulate into big results.
Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression: Cause, fuck racism, and fuck structures of oppression.
Celebration: Each small step you take moves you a little closer to the life and the world that you want to live in. And it's important to celebrate this progress!
