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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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Complex PTSD (C-PTSD): Symptoms, Causes, Signs and How Healing Is Possible
Some wounds come from a single moment, while others are shaped by years of emotional neglect, criticism or unsafe relationships. Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) helps explain why chronic trauma can continue to affect emotions, identity and relationships long after the danger has passed. Integrative Therapist, Calista Goh-Therond, explains why understanding these patterns is often the first step towards healing.
Using EMDR to Become Unstuck: How EMDR Therapy Helps Heal Anxiety, Trauma & Emotional Blocks
Feeling emotionally stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped in patterns you can’t seem to break? EMDR therapy helps the brain and body resolve unresolved experiences at their root — often when other therapies haven’t brought lasting change. Learn how EMDR can unlock emotional healing and help you move forward with Psychologist Ho Shee Wai.
Establishing Self-Care that is trauma-informed
Trauma leaves more than memories—it leaves imprints on the body, nervous system, and sense of self. While self-care is often promoted as bubble baths and productivity hacks, true trauma-informed self-care goes deeper. It’s about creating safety, restoring regulation, and practicing compassion in ways that honor your lived experiences. Counsellor, Paula Brunning, explores practical strategies—grounding, movement, boundaries, and daily nourishment—that can help you move from survival toward healing.
Self-Compassion: How to Practice It and Heal from Past Trauma
Break free from self-doubt, shame, and inner criticism by cultivating self-compassion. Learn how to recognize and challenge negative thoughts, practice self-kindness, and acknowledge shared humanity.
Dealing with Family of Origin Issues
Are you still struggling with the effects and impacts from your family of origin? Find out how counselling or psychotherapy can help you overcome these traumas and issues.
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.
7 Signs Childhood Emotional Wounds Are Affecting Your Adult Life
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
Healing From Trauma: Why It Still Affects You (And How to Move Forward)
Have you undergone trauma in your life? What can you do to take steps in healing and recovering from these traumas?
From Survivor to Victor
Have you experienced sexual assault or abuse? Learn how you can overcome the trauma of sexual abuse with the support of a Psychologist, Counsellor, or Psychotherapist so that you can emerge from being a survivor or victim to a victor.