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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.

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Expatriate Parenting: Raising your Children in a New Country

Moving your family to Singapore as an expatriate can feel like a dream, until the honeymoon fades and real parenting begins. Without grandparents or familiar friends you carry the invisible work of helping kids feel safe, seen, and settled. Let’s explore how how you can best support your family during the transition.

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Building Your R.A.F.T.: A Proven Goodbye Ritual for Smooth Life Transitions

Change, whether planned or unexpected, can stir up a storm of emotions. The R.A.F.T. method—rooted in psychological research—offers a structured way to say goodbye, heal, and move forward with clarity. Learn the four steps with Counsellor, Paula Brunning, to end well and start your next chapter with strength and grace.

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Managing a Career Transition

Navigating a career transition? You’re not alone. Whether you're switching industries, stepping into a new role, or facing an unexpected job change, career transitions can be emotionally and mentally demanding. More than a resume update, this journey requires self-reflection, resilience, and support. In this guide, Counsellor & Career Coach, Paula Brunning, share research-backed strategies to help you manage stress, stay grounded, and thrive through professional change—while preserving your wellbeing along the way.

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