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.
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Online Dating and Your Mental Health
If you, like 366 million other people in the world, are using dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Grindr, etc., you may be subjected to its psychological effects – good and bad.
How to Increase Emotional Awareness by Lim Swee Chen
Learn the importance of emotional awareness and how to do increase your emotional awareness with Counsellor Lim Swee Chen.
Why Everyone in your Family needs Down Time
Between work, school, extracurricular activities, and social commitments, it's easy to forget the importance of down time, time to do nothing in particular. But the truth is, everyone in your family needs down time.
Prosper in Mental Health; Physical Health will Reign, by Jumh Tantri
Learn how to improve your mental health with counsellor/parenting coach/career coach Jumh Tantri
Build Yourself Up – Improving a better you! by Stacey Henderson
Have you ever felt inadequate? Have thoughts of self-doubt, self-criticism or negative thinking swayed your confidence and ability to face a crowd or deliver a presentation? Learn how to boost your self-confidence and self-esteem with clinical & organizational psychologist Stacey Henderson.
My Partner is never there for me when it counts! by Natasha Larkin
Is your partner standing beside you when you are needing emotional support? Or are they often withdrawn and you are continually emotionally alone? Learn what you can do when you feel emotionally on your own…
Depression In Men: Challenging Stereotypes & Seeking Support
Depression affects millions worldwide, but men often face unique challenges in acknowledging and addressing their mental health. Stereotypes and societal expectations about masculinity can prevent men from seeking the help they need. It's crucial to break these stereotypes and encourage men to seek support, including professional services like depression and anxiety counselling in Singapore.
What Are Emotional Childhood Wounds and How do They Affect Us in Adulthood? by Kim Bartholdi
Difficult experiences that cause childhood wounds can shape the way people feel about themselves and the world around them. Learn about the 5 types of childhood wounds we carry into adulthood today with Psychologist Kim Bartholdi of The Counselling Place Singapore
Managing Conflict in a Multi-Cultural Environment by Paula Brunning
Learn how culture can impact how we understand and approach conflict with counsellor, career coach and parenting coach Paula Brunning.
Food: Its Connection and How It Affects Our Cognitive and Mental Health (Caffeine Series)
Learn more about the impacts of food - especially caffeine - on your mental and cognitive health with counsellor and fitness coach (certified in specialist nutrition & fitness nutrition) Leon Chng
How to Confront and Integrate the Shadow by Shifan Hu-Couble
Learn how to manage and integrate your shadow of hidden judgement into your conscious mind with counsellor Shifan Hu-Couble
Nurturing Your Brain Health Through Menopause: Helpful Strategies and Considerations for Women
Menopause marks a natural phase in a woman's life, bringing about hormonal changes that can impact various aspects of health, including brain function. As a Relationship Counsellor and Clinical Sexologist, Dr. Martha Tara Lee delves into the effects of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause on the brain and shares valuable insights on how women can support their cognitive well-being during these transitions.
What is “Digital Self-Harm”?
“Digital self-harm”, although a relatively new concept, is far more common in teenagers than you might think. But what does it mean?
Late-Life Divorce - How does it Affect Men vs Women?
Divorce at any stage of life can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience. But did you know late-life divorce affects men differently than women?
Recognising the Signs of Burnout and How to Prevent it
Burnout affects over 75% of Singapore residents. Are you one of them? Learn how you can prevent burnout with the expert counsellors and psychologists at The Counselling Place in Singapore
Handling Controlling Behaviours
Are you the type of person who need to be in control or are there controlling people in your life? When is wanting control healthy? When does it become something to be worried and concern?
The Joys And Struggles Of Raising Children As Expats
Raising children is a journey filled with both joyous moments and challenging hurdles, but for expatriates, this journey takes on a unique dimension. Parenthood, when coupled with the experience of living in a foreign country, brings about a mix of excitement, cultural immersion, and, at times, profound isolation. In this article, we delve into the joys and struggles of raising children as expats, exploring how therapy can provide invaluable support along this complex journey.
Phone Addiction - Why You Should Unplug!
We all have a smartphone that we rely on for countless things in our daily lives, but when is our smartphone use becoming too much? Learn when it’s time to unplug from a phone addiction.
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
We all spend a lot of time on social media every single day, but are you aware of the negative impacts social media can have on our mental health?
Creating Stronger Connections: The Power and Importance of Male Friendship
Are you or the men in your live struggling with having male friendships? What is the benefits of male friendship and how can we build that?