When I was a teenager, I learned the game of chess. An uncle who used to stay in a place near us taught me the fundamentals.
Date Posted: September 29, 2019
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Depression
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
by monicaborschel | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 5 Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ... Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
People often confuse resilience with “being tough” or “toughing it out.” A misconception is that you either have resilience, or you don’t. ...
Aug 5
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Post Traumatic ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
By Andrew Adler, Ph.D.Director and Clinical Psychologist, Adler Family Centreadlerfamilycentre.com.hk Remember when you were a child. You couldn’t wait for summer; the end of school, the start of days spent outdoors with family and friends enjoying life. For many adults, however, summer is far less enjoyable. Summer depression is a very ...
Aug 1
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Depression
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
I enjoy watching the sun when it rises. It’s beautiful. But I get to savor it only for awhile because it sets.One way or another, every thing or experience must end. There’s no such thing as a lifetime insurance or guarantee. That includes relationships.Psychotherapist Dr. Irvin ...
Jul 24
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Relationships & Marriage, ...
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Psychological counselling has tons of benefits if you’re experiencing emotional turmoil, anxiety, depression, or negative behaviors. These problems often arise due to relationship issues, financial crisis, career-related problems, bullying, and many other reasons.
Mar 8
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
GOI still hear the admonitions as if it were yesterday. “Wear a hat, it’s cold and you’ll get sick” “Cover yourself or you’ll catch a fever, it’s cold outside” There are more, but I think you get the picture.Fast forward to 3+ years ago and I stumble on ...
Jan 31
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Life ...
Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti
Many people ask themselves, "Why am I still single?" "Am I unloveable?"Often we ask ourselves these questions because we are putting to much pressure on finding "the one." Finding the right partner requires confidence, patience and perseverance. There are certain traits and factors that make you attracted to others, ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
During a divorce, parents might experience intense emotions towards the other estranged parent. Often, unknowingly, one of the parents emotionally harms a child during and after the separation. For your child’s emotional and social well-being, it is essential that your child has a secure attachment to both parents. A secure attachment means ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Child ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Identifying toxic relationships and abuseToxic relationships often harm our self-esteem and leave us feeling drained of energy. When we learn how to recognize toxic relationships and abuse we can move away from them. If we have a history of being abused, we may not recognise that we are caught in a cycle of abuse. After reading this article, ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Life can be especially lonely if you are going through a recent break-up or divorce. Break-ups and divorce sometimes break our hearts and leave us feeling depressed or lonely. An unexpected or sudden break-up or divorce can be an end to our hopes and dreams for a future with our loved one. We might find ourselves having a difficult time ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Attachment Issues, Divorce / ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Sadness is an emotion that slows us down and teaches us that we made a mistake, or that something or someone hurt us. Usually, when we are sad, we are still able to get out of bed and maintain our daily routines. Depression is a deeper emotion that often feels like darkness or heaviness. We find ourselves unable to go about our ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Depression, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Being rejected is a sign that you have pushed yourself out of your comfort zone and have tried to achieve something. Rejection can sting and hurt our self-esteem if we don't manage it properly. We can use rejection to learn and gain what we originally set out for. Here are some pointers on how you can use rejection to your ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Everyone views the world through the lens of their own reality. In a sense, we all live in a different universe. Though we may be experiencing the same events, the way we interpret the event may be different. When we are depressed, anxious or grieving, we have a tendency to forget that things will get better. When all you ...
Jun 21
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Standing in the train or lift can be a scrutinising experience in Hong Kong, as well as other international cities. We all like to look at our peers to socially compare ourselves to them, and them to us. This increases or decreases our false sense of self. The false sense of self is the self that is attached to external validation, meaning ...
Jun 21
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Often frustrated, disappointed, or angry? Learn how shifting your expectations can create more peace and well-being.Let's talk about expectations. You've recently moved to a new country, or perhaps you're an expat already well adjusted to living abroad. Do your expectations influence ...
Jun 5
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Emotional ...
Written By:
Robert Oleskevich @ Hero's Journey Therapy
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