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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Psychological Therapies: Which one do I need? by Kim Bartholdi
Learn about the different psychotherapeutic approaches and find out which is best suited for your issue.
The Toll of Financial Stress on Mental Health
The consequences of financial stress extend far beyond the individual, with ripple effects on relationships, work performance, and overall well-being. Learn how to manage your mental health while experiencing financial stress.
How to Make Friends in Singapore
Learn how to make friends in Singapore based on personal experience from our counsellor Anne Ueberbach.
Understanding Obsessive Negative Thoughts and Strategies to Overcome Them by Stacey Lee Henderson
Do you struggle with OCD, depression or anxiety disorder? Do you feel overwhelmed by your intrusive negative thoughts? Clinical Psychologist Stacey Lee Henderson speaks about what to do in managing these obsessive negative thoughts.
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.
Your First Steps: What to Expect in a Gottman Method Assessment for Expat Couples in Singapore By Nicholas Smith
Find out the details of Gottman method assessment during a couple’s counselling session with Supervised Counsellor & Career Coach Nicholas Smith.
How To Handle Depression Triggers In Your Daily Life
Depression is a complex mental health condition that can be influenced by a variety of factors. One crucial aspect of managing depression is understanding and handling the triggers that can exacerbate symptoms. Depression triggers are events, situations, or even thoughts that can lead to a worsening of depressive symptoms. These can vary widely from person to person, making it essential to identify your specific triggers to better manage your mental health.
The Adventure of Rediscovering Each Other as Couple by Nicholas Smith
Learn how to improve your relationship map with Gottman Couple’s counselling method with Supervised Counsellor & Career Coach Nicholas Smith.
Relationship Resilience for Global Nomads: Exploring the Gottman Method for Nurturing Marriage Abroad by Nicholas Smith
Do you know what makes your relationship resilient as you travel around the globe as an expat? Supervised Counsellor Nicholas Smith discuss how to nurture your marriage while being abroad.
Cheer for Yourself: How Celebrating Success Helps By Lim Swee Chen
Do you struggle to acknowledge your success or achievement? Learn the importance of celebrating your success and how to cheer for yourself with Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Lim Swee Chen of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Self-Awareness – How it can help you?
Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. How self-aware do you feel you are? Why is it important to be self aware with your partner? Being aligned with how you approach life together is ideal. When it comes to building self-awareness, it's not merely a buzz word but represents a unique strength which has the potential to transform your relationships.
Adjusting to a New Location for Work or Study: Prioritizing Your Mental Health By Paula Brunning
Are you moving to a new location for work or study? Learn strategies to cope with Counsellor, Career Coach & Parenting Coach, Paula Brunning of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Learning to Say “No”: Self-Empowerment and Healthy Boundaries
Are you tired of overcommitting and feeling drained? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and prioritizing your own needs? Learning to say "no" is a powerful tool for maintaining healthy relationships, reducing stress, and increasing self-esteem.
Acknowledge Anxiety; Reframe obsession into possession by Jumh Tantri
Do you want to regain control over your overwhelming anxiety? Understand what attachment styles are linked to anxiety and what strategies you can employ to help regulate your anxiety emotion with Counsellor Jumh Tantri of The Counselling Place Singapore.
How to Say Goodbye?
Be it breaking up, someone dying, graduating, moving to a new job or role, or actual physical moving, all these transitions in your life require you to say Goodbye. However, saying Goodbye is awkward and difficult for us to do. Learn how to do a good goodbye with Psychologists, Counsellors, or Psychotherapists of The Counselling Place.
Enhancing Emotional Awareness: 12 Exercises to Cultivate Intuition and Emotional Intelligence
Learn how to enhance your emotional awareness and intelligence with relationship counsellor & Sex therapist Dr Martha Tara Lee
Teaching Children The 5 Languages of Apology
Help your child or teen to get out of their egocentric stage by learning how the 5 languages of apology. Learn how a psychologist, counsellor, or parenting coach can support your child/teen develop vital skills for conflict resolution and repair.
Managing Mental Health Challenges as an Expatriate in Singapore: The Role of Psychologists, Counsellors, and Psychotherapy
Are you an expatriate? Do you have anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health challenges? How do you manage and maintain good mental health in a new home country like Singapore? Learn how the local professional mental health system like Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapy works.
The Importance of Mutual Soothing in Couple Relationship
In addition to learning to self sooth, do you know it is important for couple to mutually sooth each other? Learn how and when to do mutual soothing in order to improve your relationship and marriage and reduce conflicts with Psychologists, Relationship Counsellors, and Psychotherapists of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Are You a Victim of Emotional Manipulation?
Emotional manipulation is a subtle yet powerful form of psychological control that can have devastating effects on our mental health and relationships. Learn how you can break free from emotional manipulation today!