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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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When Your Child’s Friend Moves Away: Helping Them Cope With Goodbye
When a close friend moves away, the child who stays behind can experience a loss that adults do not always see. This is particularly common for expatriate and Third Culture Kids, whose friendships may repeatedly change as families relocate. Counsellor & Parenting Coach Paula Brunning shares the R.A.K.E. framework — four practical ways to help children and teenagers navigate friendship changes, goodbyes and new beginnings.
When a Parent Has Cancer: Supporting Your Child Through the Journey
When a parent has cancer, one of the hardest questions can be how to support your child through the uncertainty. What should you tell them, how much can they understand, and how might they respond? Counsellor & Parenting Coach, Lim Swee Chen, explores how children and teenagers at different developmental stages may experience a parent’s cancer diagnosis, with practical guidance for helping them feel informed, secure and supported.