Welcome to our mental health blog!
Never stop learning with our blog bites. Here, we'll share strategies and insights into counselling, psychotherapy, psychology and common concerns. From relaxation strategies and self-improvement tools to managing anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns, as well as introductions to different therapeutic approaches, we’ve got it all covered!
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How to find your therapist? by Shifan Hu-Couble
Are you struggling to decide how to choose a psychologist, counsellor, psychotherapist for you? The Counselling Place’s Psychotherapist and Parenting Coach, Ms Shifan Hu-Couble takes you through the decision process of finding the right therapist (be it a psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist) for you.
Empowering Relationships and Sexual Well-being:
Do you know what a clinical sexologist or sex therapist do? Are you curious how sex therapy can help improve your interaction as a couple? Find out how Sex Therapist, Dr Martha Tara Lee, is able to help empower both of you in your couple relationship and sexual well-being.
Understanding Perfectionism: How It Impacts Mental Health
For the most part, striving for perfection in all things can be beneficial, especially if it is the adaptive type of perfectionism—which involves organization, conscientiousness, and ambitious goals—as it is linked to high self-esteem, career success, greater life satisfaction, and overall happiness. But while some perfectionists can achieve incredible success by setting lofty goals for themselves, most are generally held back as they inevitably make mistakes, diminishing their self-esteem and ultimately affecting their daily functioning.
Navigating Change for Adult Third Culture Kids: Understanding Grief and Building New Relationships by Paula Brunning
Are you an adult Third Culture Kids? Learn how to navigate change successfully with Paula Brunning, Counsellor, Career Coach & Parenting Coach.
5 Ways To Cheer Yourself Up After Having A Bad Day
We've all been there—those days when nothing seems to go right, and even the smallest setbacks feel like insurmountable challenges. Although it is perfectly normal to have a bad day now and then, the key is not to let it cast a shadow over your entire mood and outlook. Fortunately, there are practical and uplifting ways to turn things around and cheer yourself up after a challenging day.
Helping a Loved one with Eating Disorder
Seeing our friend or family member going through their struggle with eating disorder is not easy. Many of us feel helpless and lost in terms of how we can be of support and help to them. Find out some do's, don'ts, and preventive tips for eating disorder.
Coping with Anger Issues
Anger is a normal and natural response to perceived threats. However, uncontrolled anger can become a problem affecting not only ourselves but also those around us. It can impact relationships, work, and our overall health and well-being.
Learn about how to recognize anger, common anger responses and how to manage your anger more successfully.
Talking to Children About Sex
Talking to your children about sex is something that many parents find challenging. Find out how to have this conversation, what are the important age-appropriate information you need to impart, and how a counsellor, psychologist, and psychotherapist can help you in this process.
How To Deal With Anxiety And Change In The New Year
As the calendar turns a new page and the beginning of 2024 approaches, it is common for a wave of emotions to accompany the anticipation of change. The prospect of the unknown can trigger anxiety, making it crucial to approach the new year with a mindset of resilience and adaptability.
Managing a Relationship with a Partner with Mental Health Issues
Couples encounter various challenges that test the strength of their bond. However, for those where one partner is struggling with mental health issues, the journey can be particularly challenging. Learn how you can support your partner through their mental health issues and how professional therapy can help.
Counselling For Teens: Addressing Adolescent Anxiety
Adolescence marks a critical stage in the journey to adulthood, characterized by both mental and physical maturation. This period entails significant shifts in self-perception and the dynamic between individuals and the world around them. Negotiating these profound changes can be a challenging process, often accompanied by heightened anxiety and uncertainty. Essentially, adolescence can be viewed as the initial phase in a series of developmental hurdles that youths must overcome.
New Year, New You! New Us! by Natasha Larkin
Do you struggle with keeping your New Year’s Resolution? You are not alone. Find out how to set goals for a New Year, a New You, and even a New Us with Natasha Larkin, Counsellor & Career Coach of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Understanding Our Children’s Misbehaviours
Learn about the purpose of our children’s misbehaviours and effective methods to deal with them. Learn also when it’s time for a professional psychologist, counsellor, and psychotherapist to step in and what the psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist can do to help.
Stages of Love
Do you know that love goes through different stages? Learn how love develops over 5 stages, the danger point where a couple could potentially separate/divorce and how a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist can help you navigate through the various developmental stage of a relationship.
How To Deal With Homesickness: A Complete Guide For Expats
It is only natural for individuals working away from home to experience a deep sense of longing for the friends and family they left behind. The extended periods of time without the comforting presence of loved ones can be gruelling and evoke constant worry, leaving many expatriates concerned about the well-being of those they hold dear.
6 Common Problems We Face
As we ring in the new year, we have the tendency to come up with resolution which we never keep. Instead, why don’t we look at what are the 6 common problems people face and find out how counselling can help us to get through them.
Parenting in Styles by Jumh Tantri
Do you know your attachment and parenting styles have a great impact on how you can parent? How can our Counsellor, Psychologist or Parent Coach help you be the best parent you can be? Find out from our Parenting Coach, Jumh Tantri.
Can Positive Affirmations Truly Boost Mental Well-being?
The fast-paced rhythm of modern-day society can often take a toll on our mental well-being, causing us to feel drained or overwhelmed. These effects are often heightened when we lack sufficient time to de-stress. To combat this challenge, one easy but powerful trick is to regularly throw in some positive affirmations into our routine. Although it might sound simple, positive affirmations can impact the way we navigate the challenges and joys of our everyday experiences.
Gaining Control over Alcohol
Is alcohol a huge part of your life? Who is in control, you or alcohol? Learn how to gain control over your alcohol use.
Love is Not a Feeling!
Is our relationship doom if the “love feeling” is gone? Find out what is love and whether it’s possible to rekindle the passion with the support of a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist of The Counselling Place.