Every relationship is different. Different couples react to diverse approaches in making their relationship work. Though all of these are different from one another; the goal is the same – the desire to have a happy relationship. But, how often do people succeed in doing this? In many cases it’s not on their own, and […]
Key things to remember during a breakup First, try to remember that feeling sad after a breakup is normal. All breakups represent a form of loss, even breakups that are amicable and those that represent the end of a toxic relationship. As with all forms of loss, it is important to go through the grief […]
Irritation, stress and frustration – These three words can be presently piling up on your senses while, distorting the mental symphony of ideas and execution. Is this happening to you? You are not alone. These are the aspects of anxiety entering into everyone’s life at a hare’s pace. When you enter the world of work […]
When you have anxiety or depression, slipping on a pair of runners and heading to the gym may feel like the last thing you want to do. Being motivated can seem an overwhelming task when you’re depressed, but as they say, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Depression and anxiety […]
by Dr Sam (Wee Hong) Tan “The Spirit of A Man Is Constructed Out of His Choices” – Irvin Yalom James came to therapy seeking a way to move forward with his life. For the last 10 years, he has been struggling to hold down a job because of stress. Now, he feels a strong […]
This article is about the role of emotions and, more specifically, how emotions are helpful even when they are unpleasant. Even though emotions are generally a useful tool, people can run into problems with them when they experience too much or too little of an emotion; or when they experience an emotion at an inappropriate […]
(AIHW) Australian Institute of Health and Welfare – case study, 2016. “A life without stigma.” This was a data survey done and presented in a video format to make people aware of the social stigma of mental health. Previously, almost a decade back, at least 87% of the people who were suffering from mental health […]
by Dr Sam Tan, Senior Clinical Psychologist In a previous article, we explored how cultural narratives can add on another layer of complexity in the coming out process for Asian LGBTIQ people. In this article, we will explore some ways to deal with these issues. Step 1. Evaluation Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Why […]
by Dr Sam Tan, Senior Clinical Psychologist As cliché as it may be, we will all experience emotional crises in our lives. It is an inevitable part of our lives. Emotional crises occur when life changes occur in an intensity or frequency that overwhelms our usual abilities to cope. Mood changes such as numbing, […]
by Dr Sam Tan, Senior Clinical Psychologist Bring glory to the family Don’t shame the family; or make us lose Face Don’t air dirty laundry in public These are the implicit cultural injunctions that underpin a lot of Asian societies and cultures. And they add on another level of complexity in the coming […]