Cross Cultural Expressions

01/06/2026

In moments like these, it's easy to overlook the support we have and get caught up in our own expectations. This scene gently reminds us how important mental health awareness is in family dynamics, recognizing the people who show up for us can ease stress and strengthen our well-being. After all, mental health also involves understanding our own needs while respecting the space and choices of those we love.

TRAPPED., a Cross Cultural Expressions film by Mastaneh Moghadam, LCSW, uncovers the generational wounds that shape us, and the resilience required to move toward something healthier.

If you’d like to watch the full story, watch the complete film on our YouTube channel. 🎥 Link in bio.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to Cross Cultural Expressions (CCE), we’re here to help.
📞 Learn more or contact us at CEE through the link in our bio.

01/02/2026

As we look back on 2025, we do so with deep gratitude.
This year reminded us why this work matters. Through stories, film, and music, we held space for real experiences, mental health, and healing. None of it happened alone. It was made possible by the people who trusted this mission, shared their stories, and walked beside us. Thank you for being part of this journey. 💜🩷

01/01/2026

Welcoming 2026 with intention, reflection, and hope.✨
May this year bring healing, abundance, and upliftment, within and around us.
If you’re seeking support, connection, or community, we’re here with you.
Cross Cultural Expressions🤍

12/19/2025

Holiday gift-giving can bring a lot of pressure, especially when budgets are tight. It’s okay to set limits, be honest about what you can afford, and remember that generosity isn’t about money. Meaningful connection, creativity, and kindness matter far more than the price tag.



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12/18/2025

The holidays can amplify what we already carry. Joy for some, grief and isolation for others. As this season approaches, let’s be more mindful of mental health, our own and those around us. Check in on your loved ones, and check in on yourself.

You can find the rest of this clip, along with many other topics on our youtube, CCE Productions.

12/17/2025

Sometimes the people who care about us show up just when we least expect it. In this scene, even a bit of hesitation can’t stop a small act of kindness from making a difference. It’s a reminder that sometimes the support we try to push away is exactly what helps us move forward. If you or someone you know needs a little encouragement, remember that CCE is always here to support you.

If you’d like to experience the full story, watch the complete film on our YouTube channel. 🎥 Link in bio.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to Cross Cultural Expressions (CCE), we’re here to help.
📞 Learn more or contact us at CEE through the link in our bio.

12/16/2025

Your wellbeing matters. Small daily habits can help refill your energy and ease your mind. Take a moment today to check in with yourself and fill your cup. ☕✨

12/15/2025

It is often the small comments, the ones said casually while sitting around each other, that stay with us the longest. Moments like these remind us how easily our words can shape the way someone sees themselves. This film sheds light on how little remarks can leave a big mark on our mental well being. If you ever feel weighed down by the things left unsaid or said too lightly, CCE is here to support you.

If you’d like to experience the full story, watch the complete film on our YouTube channel. 🎥 Link in bio.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to Cross Cultural Expressions (CCE), we’re here to help.

📞Learn more or contact us at CCE through the link in our bio.

12/11/2025

The holidays can feel lighter when we’re surrounded by those who remind us we belong.
Hold your people close — and hold space for yourself, too. ❄️✨

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

Alona’s birthday trip turned into an unexpected escape from war, a journey filled with fear, exhaustion, and the kindness of strangers who helped her and her sister find safety. From Barcelona shelters to crossing the border into the United States, she carried the weight of uncertainty while trying to hold onto hope. Rebuilding was not easy, and moments of depression and doubt followed, but support from new communities helped her keep moving forward.
Her story is a reminder that mental health is deeply shaped by the challenges we live through and the people who walk beside us. Healing takes time, and no one should face major transitions alone. If you are navigating fear, displacement, or emotional heaviness, CC is here to help you find support, safety, and a path forward.
✨ Read Alona’s full story through the link in our bio.
Our Immigrant Stories: A Collection of Essays from the Eastern European Diaspora

12/05/2025

In this heartfelt scene, we witness the weight of feeling misunderstood and the quiet struggle of finding empathy in a new world. It’s a reminder that even among fellow immigrants, the journey is deeply personal and often unseen. She reflects on how, despite sharing a cultural background, it can be hard for others to truly grasp the unique emotional and financial challenges she faces. Her resilience shines through as she navigates the loneliness of starting over, carrying the hope that understanding and connection will eventually blossom.

Wake Up Sleeping Beauty is a labor of love created during the height of the 2020 pandemic, produced by Cross Cultural Expressions with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and directed by Shila Vosough Ommi, written
by Mastaneh Moghadam, LCSW.

If you’d like to watch the full movie, watch the complete film on our YouTube channel. 🎥 Link in bio.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to Cross Cultural Expressions (CCE), we’re here to help.
📞 Learn more or contact us at CEE through the link in our bio.