ENHANCING EMOTIONAL WELL BEING : The Case Study Of Mental Health ...

This case study explores the impact of implementation of emotional well being workshops in disaster affected areas in Myanmar after Cyclone Moca devastates the coastal region in May 2023. The community in the area has already been struggling and grappling with many crises and challenges due to man ...

Nov 9

Categories: Academic Issues, Mental Health in Asia

Written By:
Hein Htet Lwin Oo

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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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Global Conflict

The specificity of international relations is that they have an anarchic character. Each participant is guided primarily by its own interests performing its actions. National interests are the main category of the theory of political realism. The main motive and key stimulus policies in the ...

May 7

Categories: Academic Issues

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You are More than Your IQ

Ricky struggled in school for most of his life.  In primary school, he would battle to focus on what the teacher was saying; he felt like homework was boring. His parents would often be disappointed when he would bring home his report card.  Ricky felt his confidence ...

Jan 8

Categories: Academic Issues, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Care / Self Compassion, ...

Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel

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P(r)epping!

Facing important examinations? Does it seem complicated? Is the milieu of the exam overwhelming or confusing? Do you have it all sorted out, but find the unwanted advice doled out by “well-wishers” pushing you to the edge? Do you find it hard to sift through sensible helpful suggestions and meaningless preaching from the pulpit?

Apr 25

Categories: Academic Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Executive ...

Written By:
Mini Nair

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Is your Child simply 'Lazy' or is there a way to help your child ...

Education and learning have been one of the main drivers of our civilization and it has gone under dramatic changes in the last few centuries. Trends emerge and splinter off as they evolve and adapt to the times. The 21st century marked a key turning point with the dawn of the information age. ...

Aug 29

Categories: Academic Issues, Child Development, Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties

Written By:
Irena Constantin

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Staying Competitive in the Psychology Job Market as a New Graduate

I got the inspiration to write this post after reading this piece of morning news "As graduate numbers grow, a hard truth: Not all degrees are equal" from Channel New Asia (CNA). It is very true that the psychology job ...

Sep 17

Categories: Academic Issues, Career Development and Change

Written By:
SGPsychStud

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Applying I/O Psychology Knowledge to Get a Job

This post is targeted for psychology students, especially those who are graduating soon.  This should be a starting guide or checklist for those looking for your first psychology-related job.  As mentioned in a previous post, your first job might be categorised into two types: (a) ...

Sep 10

Categories: Academic Issues, Career Development and Change

Written By:
SGPsychStud

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Psychology Happenings in Singapore 2014 (and 2015 too!!)

This is a list of the psychology-related events that were held in 2014.  Make sure you stay tuned to the Conferences and Events page and the Facebook Page to keep yourself updated about the ...

Dec 31

Categories: Academic Issues

Written By:
SGPsychStud

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Pathway for Singapore Psychology Education

Dec 29

Categories: Academic Issues

Written By:
SGPsychStud

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5 Tips for Parents with Exam Anxious Children

5 Tips for Parents with Exam Anxious Children: Exam's around the corner. I received some enquiries about exam related therapy sessions for children with high anxiety level. When the pressure mounts, grades suffer as well. Here are some tips for parent to work with your child.1. Reflect: Check your words and actions

Sep 22

Categories: Academic Issues, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Learning Difficulties

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Speech Development

Children start practicing their speech sounds by babbling when they are very young and this process will continue for the next few years of their lives! It is quite normal for children’s speech intelligibility to be limited when they are very young but as they grow older their ...

Jun 20

Categories: Academic Issues, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child Development

Written By:
Dynamics Speech Pte Ltd

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You are not alone. Being a parent can be extremely challenging.

For parents with babies 12 months and below, Maybe your baby is crying all of the time, or he or she doesn’t take interest in you.  Maybe you can’t find a way to calm your baby down, or you notice that he or she doesn’t like to be held.  Maybe your baby seems very ...

Jun 19

Categories: Academic Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anger ...

Written By:
Dynamics Therapy Centre for Kids Pte Ltd

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The (New!) Comparison of Psychology Bachelor Degree programs in ...

This was originally posted on my blog SG Psych Stuff on 27 March 2014, and was requested to be reposted here. You may read my other 100+ posts on my blog as well.This is a revised and updated version of ...

May 19

Categories: Academic Issues

Written By:
SGPsychStud

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'The times are a changing'. How Art Therapy Can Help Children And ...

"The times are a changing" is a Bob Dylan anthem about change and going through change is an important part of everyone's development.Do we choose to reject it and build walls around us or do we embrace and use the wind of change such as in the Chinese proverb above.Going through ...

Mar 15

Categories: Academic Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Art Therapy, ...

Written By:
Andrew C Wright HCPC registered (UK)

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