Expat Life and Children’s Mental Development
Being an expat can be an exciting and challenging experience, not only for adults but also for children. Moving to another country brings new cultures,
Being an expat can be an exciting and challenging experience, not only for adults but also for children. Moving to another country brings new cultures,
As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, I understand that seeking therapy can be a significant decision. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any
In the landscape of therapeutic interventions, the term “boundaries” has gained widespread popularity. In this article, Dr Quratulain Zaidi, of MindNLife explains why she’s reluctant
In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of our mental health and our holistic wellbeing is more important than ever. As a private psychology practice for
It is common for people to stay together for their children. They fear that their child might come from a broken home. These ideas do
When we set big, overwhelming New Year’s resolutions, we also set up the expectation that we’re going to turn over an entirely new leaf and
It’s been about a decade since Brown’s research popularised the term “grey divorce” to describe this phenomenon – something that used to be a rarity,
Children are innately emotional. From a young age, they go through various emotions like happiness, curiosity, sadness, and fear. Emotions serve an important function; we
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a technique that uses eye movements. The eye movements are a form of bilateral stimulation that reduces the
Children are vulnerable and can easily be traumatised by various events in their lives. Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on a child’s development
The decision to end a marriage is challenging – and it kick-starts a cascade of events that require many more important decisions. One is how
Noise pollution is the spread of unwanted sounds into the environment. Even small increases in the level of ambient noise can have a significant effect.
In this article I address the issue of postnatal depression and how it can affect not just new mums but their partners too. Postnatal depression
Before the pandemic, Samantha was a social person. She would meet her friends and colleagues at least five times a week. Samantha would go to
Suggestions on how to manage your emotional pain following the death of a loved one. The pain of grief can be all-consuming and overwhelming. It
Why guilt and shame may arise following the loss of a loved one, and how to navigate these feelings in a healthy way. Death is
Discussing the experience of isolation during grief, and how to help ourselves feel more connected. Grief can be a very isolating experience. We may feel
Elaborating on the physical pain we can experience following the death of a loved one and how we can ease it. Losing a loved one
Exploring the feeling of anger following the loss of a loved one, what it looks like, and what can help. Anger can come on like
Every friendship evolves uniquely however research shows there are a few factors that help form and maintain friendships through the years: these are accumulation, attention,
As this year comes to an end, those of us in Hong Kong are facing mixed emotions. Primary among these may likely be burnout. Emotional
In this article we discuss four crucial tasks that contribute to a healthy grieving process and our healing from loss. Grief and mourning are often
In this article we identify common symptoms of grief to watch out for after we experience loss. Grief refers to our cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioural,
In this article we define grief and identify seven stages we may go through after experiencing a loss. When we think of grief, we often
We’ve all been there, a child makes a joke with words they don’t seem to understand and then the room is blanketed a few degrees
Most of us seek comfort and reward over pain and punishment. When our mood has been anxious or depressed for too long, our body begins
Think of the word divorce. What comes to mind? The idea of divorce is loaded with negative societal stereotypes such as traumatised children, heart-wrenching court
As children, we start out helpless and powerless. When we are just born, we are fully reliant on our caregivers for nourishment, safety, and survival.
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) impacts relationships severely because it is linked with extreme fear of abandonment with a complexity of inability to regulate emotions. In
There is no such thing as multitasking, only multi- failing! My children grew up hearing this from me almost every day. I’m passionate about raising
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