
Upcoming events.
This is a section where I share upcoming professional events that I will be attending as an audience, vendor, facilitator, or a speaker.
You may scroll down to view the past events.
A Day in Punjab
SPEAKER + VENDOR: An interview with Mr. Baldev Mutta, social activist and Founder of Punjabi Community Health Services, to address mental health concerns in South Asian community.

Parenting and Teens: Community Event
AT Kent Library 212 2nd Ave N, Kent, WA
We’re diving into an important topic: Parenting & Teens in South Asian Immigrant Families.
✨ Many parents fear their kids are losing touch with culture and tradition.
💬 Teens often feel emotionally misunderstood, caught between two worlds.
Let’s bridge that gap—together.
🗓 Join us on July 13th to explore:
1️⃣ How to support teens with healthy routines around sleep and screen time
2️⃣ How to recognize and respond to mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and trauma
This session will be led by the brilliant Dr. Puja Kakkar and Dr. Raj Kler.
More details on them soon—stay tuned!
Group Therapy for Women Domestic Violence Survivors
FACILITATOR: Online Closed Group Session for South Asian Domestic Violence Survivors.
Immigration Symposium
Panelist at an immigration Symposium at North West University addressing psych graduate students.
In-Person Group Therapy for Women Domestic Violence Survivors
Attending as a facilitator. In-person group session at in Redmond, WA.
Email me/Submit a consultation form to attend as a survivor and get more information about the event.
Punjabi Community Mental Health Discussion
At Kent Panther Lake Library. No registration required.

Mela Punjabian Da!
Vendor and Speaker at Mela Punjabian Da - A meet up for the Punjabi community to engage in entertainment activities such as music and dance performances as well as to learn about local resources on mental health care.

South Asian DV Survivor’s Group
Facilitating an in-person group session on recovery from domestic violence. Location not disclosed to the public. Reach out via my submission form or email me at malika.bains@outlook.com to learn more!

A Day in Punjab
Sevadar, a local non-profit organization, presents A Day in Punjab at Seattle Armory Center. It’s a free event filled with cultural activities such as, turban tying, Gatka, Bhangra, Giddha, Music, Food, and Vendors.
I’m attending as a speaker and a vendor*. I will be speaking on Generational Trauma within the Punjabi community with a short skit to portray how trauma can travel through generations.

Reclaiming Wellness: Behavioral Health Conference 2024
Therapy Fund Foundation presents the second annual Reclaiming Wellness: behavioral health conference and resource fair dedicated toward decolonizing therapeutic practices and improving mental health outcomes for communities of color. This years keynote is Dr. Joy DeGruy!
Attending as an audience*