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Some clients tear up before even warming up their seats. It is as if they can’t wait to unload their heavy pack during a treacherous journey. Sometimes tears are followed by apologies by those who are excessively worried about burdening their therapist. I often sit and watch quietly, sometimes debating if I should offer the tissues, which in some instances, gives the erroneous message that I would like them to wipe off the tears and shut the crying down. read more
In Light of the #MeToo Movement: Understanding Sexual Abuse
With the “#Me too” movement, the subject of sexual harassment has become less of a taboo. More and more men and women have shifted from feeling ashamed to feeling empowered. As a therapist I listen to hundreds of stories regarding sexual abuse in a confidential setting. While the public could get rather flooded with the volume in the media, a lot of my clients also find these reports extremely validating. read more
Trauma and Resilience
Trauma is often referred to a highly stressful event that leaves a mark in one’s psyche. In everyday language, we may call it the “unfinished business” that aggravates a stress reaction which is often physiological in nature. read more
Don’t Forget to Hug the Mom: Understanding Post-partum Depression
Have you wondered about how it’s like to smell the fresh breath of a baby? What is your fantasy for being mother of a newborn? For some, the idyllic picture of mother and child as portrayed by Mary Cassat may surface. While she is surrounded by bouquets and congratulations, a new mother can feel utterly lonely and overwhelmed. Indeed a mother may suffer quietly a depression that follows her childbirth. read more
Managing Stress: One breath at a time
Quite often we hear people lamenting, “This is driving me crazy!” When stress is beyond what we can cope with, it feels like we are driven to insanity and our bodies experience the “wear and tear” from a long battle. On the other hand, stress can bring excitement to life. Deadlines and competitions often “get our adrenaline going” and help us perform our best. While stress can debilitate us, it can also compel us in new actions and awareness. Depending on how we respond to it, stress can enrich or hinder our lives. read more
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