1 Sep 2021 | Health and Wellness, Stress Reduction
I have to say, Hong Kong has managed the coronavirus pandemic really well; we’ve had just over 200 deaths due to COVID-19, and the healthcare workers here have been spared the horrific trauma of dealing with the loss of so many thousands of lives, like in the UK, the... Read more
25 Aug 2021 | Health and Wellness, Stress Reduction
To cope with anxiety and overwhelming experiences, many people develop distracting strategies which can lead to dysfunctional habitual patterns. It is often when poor behavioural coping becomes symptomatic that people come into therapy. Regular avoidance of... Read more
18 Jun 2021 | Health and Wellness, Stress Reduction
Since Covid-19 has taken over daily life, health and social anxiety has been on the rise as we adjust to a new way of living and adapt to our online world. Called, “The Shadow Pandemic”, mental health is being focused on with much more intensity than ever before. The... Read more
29 Oct 2020 | Couples/Marriage, Family, Stress Reduction
Expats are prone to what is called TSS or ‘trailing spouse syndrome’. TSS is the result of many challenges trailing spouses face to support their partners who are moving to a new city or country for their jobs. The trailing spouse practically leaves behind... Read more
3 Jul 2020 | Health and Wellness, Stress Reduction
Losing motivation is not at all uncommon. However, staying unmotivated can break our otherwise smooth path to reaching our goals, or dampen our spirits so we are just stuck. So what motivates us and how to we stay motivated? Here’s a good read from South China Morning... Read more
5 Jun 2020 | Health and Wellness, Stress Reduction
Anxiety and panic attacks can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, it usually happens in the wrong place at the wrong time. Reactions vary from crying, running away, trembling in fear or even losing consciousness. Don’t let yourself be in this situation. I shared with... Read more
