Category: Workplace
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Shedding Light on Stress
Stress is an inevitable facet of life, impacting individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. At its core, stress is a fundamental adaptive response designed to mobilise resources and prepare the body to confront or flee from perceived threats, a mechanism often referred to as the “fight-or-flight” response. When…
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Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is a time when we can come together annually to raise awareness around brain injuries. World Brain Injury Month allows us the opportunity to understand the prevalence, impact and challenges faced by individuals affected by brain injuries worldwide. Brain injuries are commonly caused by falls, sport-related incidents, accidents and medical conditions (National Institute of…
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How a random act of kindness can light up your day!
I remember getting a small anonymous gift in the post during the COVID-19 lockdown, and for days, I tried to deduce who had sent it to me. It turns out a friend had won something for being a loyal customer and had decided to give it to me. This random act of kindness made me…
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“The Challenging Child” – Reflections of a Behaviour Analyst
Very often you go into a classroom and the first thing you hear from a teacher is “Oh that child is so challenging to manage”. Sometimes it’s a parent – “Oh please help me, my child is so difficult to parent!”… but have you evaluated WHY before labelling the child? There are so many questions…
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International Mind-Body Wellness Month
International Mind-Body Wellness Month emphasises the significance of achieving a harmonious and healthy connection between the mind and the body. This global observance aims to raise awareness about the importance of prioritising mental and physical well-being, encouraging us to take part in practices that promote overall wellness, by exploring various techniques and resources that can…
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Setting Emotional Boundaries: How It Impacts Your Well-Being
Healthy boundaries are all about living life on your terms. Learn more about how setting emotional boundaries can positively affect your well-being. We see boundaries everywhere in our daily lives; whether it be the fences or gates we put up to refrain people from coming into our space, or the designated lanes that cars follow…
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Emotions: Our Inner GPS for Life
People often come to therapy wanting help with getting rid of unwanted emotions. Sadness, guilt, grief, fear, and anger are often labelled as “bad” emotions. Many only want to experience “good” feelings, namely happiness. However, all emotions are fundamentally adaptive. They are little helpers sending us messages about what is happening in our environment, like…
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Coping with transition grief
National Grief Awareness Day on August 30th was developed to promote a greater awareness and understanding of the multitude of ways in which individuals cope with loss, as well as encourage a more open discussion about loss and bereavement and inform people about the realities of grief. Due to the very nature, depth and breadth…
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Dealing with Burnout
“The biggest problem with burnout is that it disguises itself as hard work.“ – David Heinemeier Hansson In today’s fast-paced world, burnout has become an increasingly prevalent issue affecting individuals in various aspects of their lives. Singapore, often dubbed as a bustling hub of productivity, is no exception to the growing concerns surrounding burnout. The…
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Sneaky Things That Can Mess with Your Mood
By now it’s pretty well known that things like lack of sleep, elevated stress and lack of movement or exercise can mess with your mood. However, there are other, less obvious influences that may be silently wrecking their havoc as well — ones that may require just a bit more investigation. So why not start…