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Head over to the Caper Spring Blog for some enlightening perspectives on key topics surrounding Psychology and Health problems. CaperSpring is a professional practice based in Singapore offering psychological and counseling services to those in need.
Caper Spring Blog
5M ago
This is part 3 of our series on Emotion-Focused Therapy. Do check out our Blogs for more instalments! We have explored the core tenets of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and peeked into what a typical session looks like. Now, let’s delve deeper into the human needs and core pains that EFT addresses. Understanding these foundational aspects ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
5M ago
This is part 2 of our series on Emotion-Focused Therapy. Do check out our Blogs for more instalments! Welcome back, emotional explorers! In our last post, we dived into the core tenets and principles of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Now, you might be wondering, “What does an actual EFT session look like?” Unlike lying on a ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
7M ago
We all experience the emotional rollercoaster – sometimes we’re on top of the world, and other times we feel like we’re plummeting towards disaster. But what if there was a therapeutic modality that embraced those emotions and used them as a guide to navigate life’s ups and downs? That’s the power of Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
7M ago
Let’s face it, Counselling can feel intimidating. It’s like starting a new chapter in a book you haven’t read before. But fret not! This post will be your trusty guide to that first Counselling session, shedding some light on what goes down and what you can expect.
Getting Started: Paperwork and Small Talk
The first part might feel familiar – think doctor’s appointment. In some practices, there’ll be some paperwork to fill out, mostly about you and why you’re there. At Caper Spring, all of the administration is already completed online by this point. Then, you’ll meet your therapist. They’ll l ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
8M ago
Choosing the right Counsellor is a crucial part of your personal journey, and it may be hard to decide on whom is best to speak to, but don’t worry! We’re here to help you make an informed decision. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or personal growth, finding a Counsellor who is a good fit for you will make a significant difference to your experience. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind as you start this process.
Identify Your Goals and Needs
Before you begin your search, do take some time to reflect on what you hope to achieve through t ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
8M ago
What is Counselling?
You’ve probably heard a lot about Counselling. What is it exactly? Counselling is a form of therapy where individuals, couples or families have “conversations” with a professional Counsellor. Through these conversations or interactions, Clients share about and address emotional, psychological, and/or behavioral issues they face. Counsellors work through these issues with Clients to improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. The way a counsellor works depends on the theoretical approaches he/she adopts.
Theoretical Approaches in Counselling:
Psychoanalysis: F ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
9M ago
What is Loneliness exactly?
“I feel lonely,” “I feel alone,” “I’m all on my own,” “I feel empty,” “I have nobody to turn to,” “I do not have anybody,” “I do not belong” “I’m isolated” “I’ve been alienated” “No one understands me.”
Do you at certain moments catch yourself thinking these thoughts? Chances are in those moments you are feeling lonely. Loneliness at its core can be an adaptive emotional experience: it signals to us our innate need for relationships: for connection, for community and for love. Such a feeling, when it leads us to reach out, seek contact with others and establish conn ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
1y ago
Anorexia nervosa is defined as the never-ending chase for thinness by self-induced starvation despite progressive damage to almost every organ in the body which could result in death.
It is the most life-threatening of all mental disorders, with one in five either dying from complications associated with starvation such as damage to the heart, brain and other organs, or from suicide.
Anorexics often have a distorted body image of themselves and are gripped by a demonic fear of putting on weight. Even if they are abnormally weak or dangerously underweight, it is still not quite enough.
They des ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
1y ago
Join our principal psychologist, Neo Eng Chuan, in an interview with Dr Sandra Paivio, who is an expert in working with complex trauma.
Below are highlights of the interview. Watch the video for more of the entire interview.
Question: How did you come to this area of focus in your clinical work?
Sandra: It was in the context of doing a clinical trial with Les Greenberg for my dissertation on “unfinished business”. There was a group of people in that sample who were dealing with complex trauma and they had a kind of special needs in terms of the processes that were implemented. I became very i ..read more
Caper Spring Blog
1y ago
A radio conversation on complex trauma, its causes, effects, and effective interventions
Join our principal psychologist, Neo Eng Chuan, in a radio interview with Joel Chua on 93.8FM Live Journeys Within to understand more about Complex Trauma, its causes, signs and symptoms, impacts on psychological well being, real life examples and psychotherapeutic approaches to treat and heal Complex Trauma. Click here!
“The most profound thing that develops or evolves as therapy progresses is when the client transforms from someone who is so meek, so afraid of the perpetrator, to a person or a place wher ..read more