Ever wonder what are some of your career options when you graduate with a degree/diploma in Psychology? What are some of the important steps you could take to help you secure that dream job? What are some of the...
Tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep seems like a torture to many of us. But why is it that we find it so difficult to achieve this simplest form of human pleasure? Insomnia is a sleep...
Terrible Twos and Terrible Threes (TTs) are thought to be the worst parenting period for most parents. Raising children is no easy task and as they mature, parents may find the need for a change in parenting techniques. While...
Social loafing is a phenomenon that occurs when an individual put in less effort in a group project as compared to individual work. This happens from the mindset that every member in the group is going to contribute anyway,...
Parent-child interaction is crucial during the child’s early formative years. But how do parents communicate effectively with their children? Using the evidence-based concepts of Child-centred Play Therapy (CCPT), parents may learn effective skill sets in interacting with their children...
Do you doubt your own accomplishments? Have you ever questioned yourself whether you are qualified for a task or a job? Questioning whether you feel ready? These feelings are known as impostor syndrome or what is known as the...
Over the last decade or so the term ‘mindfulness’ has taken western world by storm resulting in it be enthusiastically touted as a panacea for all sorts of bodily, mental and emotional ‘illnesses’. Through this phenomenon has sprouted meditation...
When we are being asked the question: “Do you take care of yourself?” most of us will answer “yes” — without even thinking.You may think: “This is a silly question! Of course, I care about myself.” When asked, “In...
Depression is the “common flu” of mental health. It is a mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and...
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels, thinks, and act. However, most people are not aware of how to deal with them. Fortunately, it is treatable through counselling. Counselling is the art...