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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Why People Stay in Unhealthy Relationships and How to Get Out of It?
Why do smart, capable people stay in toxic relationships? The answer is rarely simple. Unhealthy relationship patterns often trace back to early emotional wounds, trauma, and unmet needs. In this blog, Counsellor & Psychotherapist, Shifan Hu-Couble, explores the hidden psychological roots of staying, the grief of leaving, and how survivors can begin to reclaim their lives and rebuild from within.
Handling Relationship Burnout: 7 Signs and Solutions
Relationship burnout is a silent killer of love. Emotional disconnection, accumulating resentment, and decline in physical intimacy are just a few signs that your relationship is suffering. Learn the 7 signs of relationship burnout and discover practical solutions to reignite your connection and save your relationship.
Transition to Singlehood: Navigating Life After a Relationship Breakup or Divorce
Did you just experience a relationship breakup? Are you finding yourself feeling loss after being part of a couple for so long? Going through a breakup can leave you feeling lost and uncertain about the future. In this blog, we explore how to navigate the emotional transition to singlehood, rebuild your confidence, and find healing. Discover practical steps and professional counselling support to guide you through this challenging time.
To Stay or Go? How Counselling Can Help You Make the Tough Decision in Your Relationship
Are you at a cross-road in your couple relationship or marriage? Are you questioning whether it’s time to bite the bullet and go or give it one more try and stay? Find out how counselling (couple or individual) can help you make that decision.
Navigating the Challenges of Parenting with Visiting In-Laws or Parents
Visiting in-laws or parents can be a recipe for stress! Learn how to navigate the challenges of intergenerational dynamics, differing parenting styles, and boundary issues. Read on to find peace amidst the family gathering.
The Unspoken Stress of Wedding Planning
Wedding planning stress getting you down? From societal pressures to parental expectations, learn how to manage the unspoken stress of planning your special day.
Exploring Non-Monogamy: What You Need to Know
Discover the world of non-monogamy, from polyamory to open relationships. Expert guidance from Dr. Martha Tara Lee, Sex & Relationship Therapist, helps you navigate consent, boundaries, and communication. Learn how to create fulfilling, consensual relationships that work for you.
From Burnout to Desire: How to Reignite Intimacy in Your Relationship
Are you exhausted, stressed, and disconnected from your partner? Learn how burnout affects your sex drive and relationship, and how practical strategies can help you manage stress.
How to Build a Strong Relationship Vision (And Stay Aligned as a Couple)
Do you struggle to align your goals and dreams as a couple? Learn how a Relationship Vision Board can help move you to a common destiny.
The Role of Gratitude in Strengthening Relationships: How Couple Counselling Can Help.
Did you know that couples who regularly express gratitude towards each other report significantly higher levels of relationship satisfaction? In a world often filled with distractions and stress, taking a moment to appreciate your partner could be the key to unlocking a deeper connection and lasting love. Find out how couple counselling can help you do that.
The Silent Treatment: What It Really Means (And How to Respond)
The silent treatment can be a relationship's ticking time bomb, hiding deeper issues like resentment, anger, and unresolved conflicts. But what drives this toxic behavior? And how can you break free from its suffocating grip?
Understanding Trust Issues
Broken trust can leave lasting scars, making it challenging to form meaningful connections. Discover how childhood trauma, past relationships, and societal pressures shape your trust, and learn effective strategies to rebuild trust in yourself and others.
How Couples Can Work Together for a Stronger Relationship
Do you struggle to work together as a couple be it professional or at home? Learn the key strategies to work together as a couple and how counselling can facilitate this process.
The Power of Couples Therapy in Singapore
Amidst our busy lives, relationships can often take a backseat. Find out how Couples Therapy can help you achieve a healthier and happier relationship.
Getting out of Impasse as a Couple
Do you often find yourself in an impasse during your conflict as a couple? Likely one or both of your vulnerability is being triggered. Read on to learn how to get out of this vicious escalating cycle.
Understanding How Childhood Experiences Shape Adult Intimacy Issues by Lim Swee Chen
Do you struggle to let others become close and intimate to you? Find our how childhood experiences may have an impact and how counselling with a Psychologist, counsellor, or psychotherapist can help you get to the root of your intimacy issues.
Feeling Checked Out in Your Relationship? Here’s What It Means
Do you feel like you have emotionally checked out from your relationship? Learn what next steps you can take to address this shift in your relationship with Psychologist Stacey Lee Henderson of The Counselling Place Singapore.
Maintaining Connection During Expatriate Summer Break
Are you struggling as an expatriate family to stay connected during the summer break? What can you do as a family to help improve your relationship? Where does counselling or psychotherapy fit during this period?Are you struggling as an expatriate family to stay connected during the summer break? What can you do as a family to help improve your relationship? Where does counselling or psychotherapy fit during this period?
Overcoming Relationship Doubts: Finding Clarity and Strengthening Your Bond
Relationship doubts can be a heavy burden to carry, leaving you feeling uncertain, anxious, and unsure about the future of your partnership. If you're struggling with doubts about your relationship, know that you're not alone. Many couples face similar challenges, and seeking help from a relationship therapist can be a game-changer.
Late-Life Divorce - How does it Affect Men vs Women?
Divorce at any stage of life can be a challenging and emotionally draining experience. But did you know late-life divorce affects men differently than women?