Welcome to The Other Clinic’s notebook.
This is the place where we (The Other Clinic team) share thoughts and ideas on a variety of wellness topics. Every post here invites you to reflect, explore and experiment with ideas that we hope will help you to navigate different aspects of life. Thank you for stopping by and we hope you enjoy reading our articles!
Title: What is EMDR and how can it help?
Understanding EMDR Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy that helps people process distressing or traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming. When something frightening or painful happens, the memory can stay “stuck”. Even years later, a trigger can bring back the same fear, shame or panic as if it were…
Beyond the Blues: Understanding Youth Depression and how parents can support
Depression Awareness Month is on! While depression is often framed as an adult condition, children and adolescents are increasingly affected. Awareness initiatives serve as a critical reminder that young people do not simply experience “mood swings” or “typical teenage angst”—they often battle serious, treatable mental health conditions. Global and Regional Prevalence: The Numbers Recent epidemiological…
A Therapist Mom’s Book-kit: Navigating Separation Anxiety
When my daughter was younger, as a ‘therapist-mom’, I was determined (read: armed with way too much developmental theory and zero chill) to be the perfect Secure Base. I was expecting tears (though maybe not so many!) at school drop offs but did not expect my own internal pressure to skyrocket. I was terrified of…
“He is not even a real person” – Why Fandoms Matter More Than You Think
In today’s world of entertainment, whether it is C-pop, K-pop, C-drama, K-drama, or other celebrity-driven industries, fans often form deep emotional connections with their idols. These connections can be dismissed by outsiders who might say, “He is not even a real person”, ignoring the importance of the relationship. What Fandom Can Actually Do? For many…
The Impact of Not Coming Out: Mental Health and Identity for LGBTQIA+ Youth
For LGBTQIA+ youth, coming out is often portrayed as the ultimate act of freedom. But for many, it isn’t that simple. Fear of rejection, discrimination, or even violence makes staying closeted a safer choice. While not coming out can protect young people in certain environments, it also comes with emotional and psychological costs that are…
Loss of Abilities
We often take for granted the simple abilities that make up our daily lives. Walking without pain, remembering details, moving through the world without hesitation. But what happens when those abilities begin to slip away? There are no clear rules for how to grieve a loss of ability. For one person, it might be the…
Losing a toxic Relationship
There are no universal guidelines for what defines a toxic relationship. What feels acceptable for one person may be deeply harmful to another. The spectrum ranges widely, from relationships that are merely unfulfilling, all the way to those marked by harm and danger. It’s easy for outsiders to ask, “why not just break up?” But…
Supporting Self-Esteem in Neurodiverse Children with EMDR
Neurodiverse children often experience the world in ways that are different from their peers. These differences can influence how they learn, communicate, and respond to their environment. Over time, repeated experiences of feeling misunderstood or struggling to meet expectations can affect a child’s confidence and sense of self. Self-esteem develops through everyday interactions, relationships, and…
Making a Child Free Choice for Couples
We are born into societal systems that expect our lives to play out in a certain way. This expectation is reflected in popular theoretical frameworks such as the family life cycle outlined by Evelyn Duvall (Family Life Cycle | EBSCO, n.d.). Through the lens of this theory, a cycle begins when a young adult leaves…
The Benefits of Doing Nothing in Fast-Paced Singapore
In Singapore, we are often told that time is precious. That every hour should be put toward productivity, whether it’s excelling in academics, climbing the career ladder, or pursuing enrichment activities. Rooted in a culture that prizes meritocracy and achievement, many Singaporeans grow up with the belief that their worth is measured by results, grades,…
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