What are Learning Disabilities and how you can help spot and ...

Learning disabilities and learning disorders are umbrella words for a wide range of learning issues. A learning disability does not impair IQ or motivation, and children with learning problems are not lazy or less intelligent. Most are just as smart as everyone else. A learning disability is a ...

May 9

Categories: Child Development, Learning Difficulties

Written By:
Brian Scott

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How to start getting comfortable with saying no

Saying no and setting boundaries can be uncomfortable. You might have had experiences where saying no leads to revenge, punishment, or rejection. Having had too many of these experiences might make you anxious when having difficult conversations. In addition, you might be afraid of conflict because ...

May 9

Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Blended ...

Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel

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How Trauma-Sensitive Yoga fared better than CPT

In 2021, a 5 year RCT found that Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) produced quicker symptom improvement, a higher retention of participants and yielded an equally sustained effect compared with cognitive processing therapy (CPT) with female veterans who had experienced military sexual ...

Apr 25

Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Addictions, Career Development and ...

Written By:
Kristen Pringle, Clinician, Mental Health Counsellor, OT, Yoga ...

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Understand Self Deception

Self-deception is the act of fooling oneself into believing something that is not true. It is a common human tendency to deceive oneself, often unknowingly. Self-deception can take many forms, from minor exaggerations to outright delusions. It can be a defense mechanism to protect ...

Apr 24

Categories: Adult psychological development, Emotional Abuse, Family of Origin ...

Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist

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Should You Take a Break to Regain Your Relationship Health?

Just like human beings need a break from mundane routines, relationships need a break to re-energize and strengthen bonds. Relationships can become strained and lackluster when people take each other for granted or fail to nurture their bonds. Taking a break from relationships is similar to taking ...

Apr 23

Categories: Couple Counseling, Marital Counseling, Pre-Marital Counseling, ...

Written By:
Couples Therapist Shivani Misri Sadhoo

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Relationships Series - Conflict

To celebrate the launch of our brand-new OM-Wellness Relationships series of events (Relationships Discovery ...

Apr 18

Categories: Relationships & Marriage

Written By:
Dr Oberdan Marianetti

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MATH DIFFICULTIES, MATH ANXIETY or DYSCALCULIA?

In Singapore, many students have difficulties with math, so they struggle in school and in doing their homework. More than 10% of every cohort of students does not attain the minimum requirement level for the PSLE. A large group of students who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia or ADHD has difficulties in mathematics, some may have dyscalculia as ...

Apr 15

Categories: Academic Issues, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ...

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Domestic Violence – Psychologist and Prosecutor for Victims and ...

Written by Monica Borschel, Ph.D. and Special Private Prosecutor for victims and family law attorney Brian Faucett.A yearly estimate of ten million ...

Apr 3

Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, ...

Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel

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PEOPLE PLEASER WITH RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

Are you a self-described people pleaser? Are you a self-described people pleaser who has difficulties in your relationships? Do you also say that conflict scares you? Are you having a lot of difficulty with communication and conflict in your relationship and feel overwhelmed and scared all the time ...

Apr 1

Categories: Addictions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping with Medical ...

Written By:
Tammy M. Fontana, MS NCC CTRT Sex Therapist USA

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Here’s How to Hold Space for Others’ Emotions

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

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Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist: The Need to Work in Unity

Psychologists and psychiatrists are two different professions that work towards the common goal of helping people with mental health issues. While psychiatrists are medical doctors specializing in treating mental illness and prescribing medication, psychologists are trained professionals ...

Mar 27

Categories: Mental Health in Asia, Mental Health Professions, Positive Psychology

Written By:
Ahmer Zuberi

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What Happened to the Romance?

People often wonder what happened to the romance after living together. When people first start dating, they only see each other one to a few times a week. That means that people have time to prepare themselves. They ensure they look good and are on their best behavior. When you live with someone, ...

Mar 25

Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, ...

Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel

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Seek Peace First With Yourself

Mar 21

Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Post Traumatic ...

Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist

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Problems in a Live-In Relationship in India

Despite being legally accepted, live-in relationships in India are still frowned upon by many because they go against traditional values and beliefs. Though the freedom such relationships offer is often attractive, they come with their own set of challenges and complications. Let’s find out ...

Mar 17

Categories: Couple Counseling, Marital Counseling, Pre-Marital Counseling, ...

Written By:
Couples Therapist Shivani Misri Sadhoo

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Ways Physical Relationship Before Marriage May Affect Your ...

How does a physical relationship before marriage impact you both psychologically and physically and how and what are its ramifications in the context of your future partner? Is a physical relationship before marriage good or bad? Genuinely saying, there are both pros and cons to an intimate ...

Mar 17

Categories: Couple Counseling, Ending a relationship issues, Marital Counseling, ...

Written By:
Couples Therapist Shivani Misri Sadhoo

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