We’ve seen them – the seemingly flawless individuals who effortlessly climb the corporate ladder, navigate social circles with grace, and curate picture-perfect lives on social media.They’re the high-functioning achievers, the ones we often hold up as paragons of success. But what if, beneath the ...
Date Posted: March 21, 2024
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Career Development and ...
Written By:
Corrine Lin, Counsellor
Have you ever felt drained after a conversation with someone feeling emotional? Perhaps this person was grieving, ...
Mar 28
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Bereavement, Complex PTSD, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Can you relate to the picture above? Many can.In my 2015 TEDx talk on ‘the global epidemic of workplace unhappiness’ I reported that 87% of the global workforce, according to Gallup, was either “checked out” from their workplace or “acting out their ...
Feb 23
Categories: Happiness, Workplace Issues
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
Depression is not a medical illness. Yet the belief that it is, remains being promoted by conventional medicine.The use of chemicals, such as brain drugs like “anti-depressants,” contributes to the idea that depression is an illness.“Chemical imbalance” is another label ...
Oct 17
Categories: Depression, Emptiness, Happiness
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
It's in our hearts and minds all the time: the search for happiness.Carol knows it too well.
Feb 12
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
The outbreak of COVID-19 is causing a lot of mental distress to people over the world. We are flooded by more news each day (including fake ones) and it can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of exhaustion on multiple levels. They can include constant stress and anxiety brought about by feelings ...
Apr 7
Categories: Family Problems, Happiness, Workplace Issues
Written By:
Irena Constantin
I have some exciting news following a small research project that I conducted over the last few months.I present the article in a scientific format for ease of reference, and it includes some technical information, but it is definitely written for any reader.
Dec 13
Categories: Depression, Happiness, Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance, ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
“I’m stressed!” When you hear these words, you probably imagine the many situations in life when you have felt stressed or nervous. The reality is that most of us wish stress would just disappear as it often leads to intense emotional pain. Let’s look at stress from another perspective, however. It may seem ...
Aug 20
Categories: Anxiety, Happiness, Stress Management
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
“You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” Marcus Aurelius A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate to “Pause Salon, Power of the Mind” where I had the pleasure to share my thoughts with like-minded ...
May 21
Categories: Adult psychological development, Happiness, Health Psychology, ...
GOHi, Dr. Park, I have been married for almost five years now and have decided that it's time to get much-needed marriage counseling. My wife has refused for far too long. I have tried to explain to her that it's not a bad thing and that it's not a method to put blame on anyone for anything. Frankly, she's extremely scared to face ...
Mar 18
Categories: Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Family Problems, Happiness, Marital ...
Written By:
Dr.Park, Jinseng
This article will address a typically Asian phenomenon, 'tiger parenting', however, it is my experience that people from the West are subjected to similar parenting approaches, albeit under different guises. I think there are valuable lessons for any parent to gain, regardless of their ...
Feb 27
Categories: Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues / Stress, Child and/or ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
CHRISTMAS BLUES AND FAMILY STRESS Christmas tree, decorations, gifts, the holiday atmosphere is synonymous with family reunions, fun and good mood. Nevertheless, nostalgia, the anxious need to display a feigned and normal joy, the race for gifts and the end-of-year questioning mean that ...
Nov 28
Categories: Happiness
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There are proven ways to manage common mental health concerns such as depression and anxiety. This includes psychotherapy or counseling, which allows a person to work through their challenges that they are facing, and to develop the skills in order to manage ...
Oct 28
Categories: Anxiety, Depression, Happiness, Mental Health in Asia
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When you're psychologically depressed, you're behaviorally depressed. Your mind expects more pain than gain. Life doesn't excite you any more. You feel you're unfit for life. That depresses you even more.One solution is pretty simple. Direct.
When you find your self - whether ...
Sep 11
Categories: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Happiness
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
I once heard the reminiscences of a 70+ year old man who lost his wife to cancer.
Aug 8
Categories: Depression, Emptiness, Happiness
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Recently, a man named Jessie was in headline news. He was a gambling addict who lost millions to casinos. A few days ago, he went inside Resorts World Manila with armalite rifles and bottles with gasoline. He burned the casino tables and slot machines in the area. And then robbed millions worth of ...
Jun 1
Categories: Addictions, Gambling Addiction, Happiness
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist