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Cultural Differences in Parenting: Embracing Diversity in Your Family

As couple, we each comes with different family cultures. This difference is even more stark if we are a cross-cultural or Expat couple. How do we navigate the difference in our parenting? Can this difference be a strength for our family?

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Mastering Life’s Challenges: A Deep Dive into Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Are you struggling with your emotions? Is this creating problems in your interpersonal relationship? Counselling with Dialectical Behaviour Therapy may be the answer.

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Effective Parenting Strategies for Supporting Your Child During Exam Season

Do you find it stressful during the exam season even though it’s your child / teen who’s taking the exam? Are you wanting to support your child / teen but not sure what to do? Learn tips for creating a conducive study environment at home, strategies for effective communication with your child about their study needs and feelings, and techniques for helping children manage stress and anxiety related to exams with our Director & Registered Psychologist, Ho Shee Wai.

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The Role of Gratitude in Strengthening Relationships: How Couple Counselling Can Help.

Did you know that couples who regularly express gratitude towards each other report significantly higher levels of relationship satisfaction? In a world often filled with distractions and stress, taking a moment to appreciate your partner could be the key to unlocking a deeper connection and lasting love. Find out how couple counselling can help you do that.

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Transforming Lives: The Power of Intensive Outpatient Programs in Counselling

Struggling with mental health challenges? An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) might be the lifeline you need. Discover how IOPs blend flexibility with comprehensive support, empowering you to reclaim your life while navigating the path to recovery. Read on to see if this approach is right for you or your loved ones.

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What is EMDR and is it for you? by Shifan Hu-Couble

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is the gold standard for trauma treatment. Find out from Counsellor & Psychotherapist Shifan Hu-Couble what is entailed in an EMDR session and what issues it can be used for.

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