Good article about raising resilient kids: “A parent’s job isn’t to be there all the time for their kids. It’s to teach them to handle uncertainty and to problem-solve.” Here are some valuable suggestions for raising resilient kids.” > Read the full article The post 10 Tips for Raising Resilient Kids appeared first on Alliance Counselling ..read more

Great article – by Lin Yanqin from Her World Singapore – with Dr. Sara Delia Menon, a clinical psychologist at Alliance Counselling, who facilitates a support group for women, each prepared to hold space for others, and explore how sexual violence had affected their lives. Dr. Sara Delia Menon  explains : “Having been assaulted, your right to safety and consent has been taken from you. So it is very important that participants experience that autonomy, to speak if they want to, or not” > Read the full article  +++ Sexual Trauma Group Services  +++   + Sara facilitates a ..read more

Powerful interview – by Balvinder Sandhu from Her World Singapore – of Dr. Hanita Assudani, a clinical psychologist who wants to improve mental health care accessibility and inclusivity for gender-diverse individuals in Singapore. Dr. Hanita Assudani says : “Today, at Alliance Counselling, we’ve taken a significant step forward in this journey. Our services now encompass gender identity assessments, counselling and comprehensive support for individuals and families navigating the complexities of gender identity. This represents a tangible commitment to inclusivity and quality mental health car ..read more

Good article about adolescent substance use: “During adolescence, teenagers undergo physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. Adolescents are more sensitive to rewards compared to adults. The maturation of the prefrontal cortex, responsible for self control, is ongoing during adolescence. This makes teens more susceptible to the pleasurable effects of substances like drugs.” > Read the full article  The post Understanding Adolescent Substance Use appeared first on Alliance Counselling ..read more

Great article from Esther Perel’s blog about resolving conflicts: “Rather than communicate, it’s become all too common to just say nothing at all and let whatever connection could have been fizzle out.” > Read the full article The post Could it really be that easy to resolve conflict? appeared first on Alliance Counselling ..read more

Here are 8 tips from UNICEF to support and comfort your children about conflict and war: “Children always look to their parents for a sense of safety and security – even more so in times of crisis.” > Read the full article  The post How to talk to your children about conflict and war appeared first on Alliance Counselling ..read more

Good article from Psychology Today about supporting parents after a child’s cancer diagnosis: “There is often an assumption that once a child is done with treatment, families can then move on to have a ‘normal’ life. But sadly, this is not the case for most. The aftermath, for many families, results in flashbacks, fears, anxiety, reliving the traumatic experience, and insomnia.” > Read the full article  The post Supporting Parents After a Child’s Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on Alliance Counselling ..read more

Great article from CNA with Kiki Mohan, psychotherapist at Alliance Counselling: “For men, losing their primary identity, role and purpose as a provider may aggravate not just feelings of anxiety and stress, but also shame based on years of internalised cultural and societal expectations, said Kiki Mohan. They might think “I’m not good enough” or “I’m a failure”, and their self-worth takes a hit. It may also lead to feeling like they no longer belong to the heteronormative definitions of their social groups, she added. > Read the full article The post ‘Be a man’, do the right thing? Not so ..read more

Great podcast from CNA about motherhood and mental health. Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Linda Van Laer, a counsellor from Alliance Counselling who specialises in pre-and postnatal mental health, fertility counselling, as well as grief counselling. A previous report shows that 8% of expectant mothers in Singapore have signs of prenatal depression following hospital KKH’s screening programme. With October being National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Linda will discuss local issues relating to these topics.  > Listen to the Podcast The post Linda Van Laer : Mental H ..read more

Good article from the Gottman Institute’s blog about divorce: “Be curious and avoid projecting your feelings and thoughts. Expand on such moments, listening more than speaking, validating more than fixing. Let them know you see they are struggling and offer to help them to name their struggles—encouraging them to use their words.” > Read the full article  The post Divorce is the Most Important Story You’ll Ever Tell Your Child appeared first on Alliance Counselling ..read more