All You Needed to Know About Family Therapy
Seeking therapeutic support isn’t the easiest task for any of us. And when families seem to be involved in the mix, it becomes even tougher. Most of us and our families begin to wonder how family counseling would work even before they’ve decided to take it up. While arguments, misunderstandings and periods of strain are […]
How does emotion regulation affect relationships and communication with others?
The most intense emotions are often experienced in close relationships i.e. romantic or family relationships. Emotion regulation impacts the outcome of our relationships and affects the communication we have within them. It consists of the processes used by people to decide which emotions to experience, when to feel them, and how to display them. When […]
What is the difference between emotional suppression and healthy emotional regulation?
Psychiatrists and psychologists represent two of the largest groups of clinicians that provide mental health services to the population. They assess and treat individuals with a wide range of mental health needs. However, education and training is where the biggest difference lies between the two. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose and treat mental […]
Which therapy approaches are best suited for developing stronger emotional regulation abilities?
Emotional dysregulation is a symptom of several mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders and may get in the way of adopting health promoting behaviours. On the other hand, emotional regulation requires awareness of our current emotional state and involves the implementation of effective problem-solving or acceptance and coping strategies. In […]
How can I practice emotional regulation skills on a daily basis to improve my mental wellbeing?
Emotions are often portrayed as irresistible forces that have an immense influence on our behaviour. However, people are much more flexible in dealing with their emotions and can control virtually every aspect of emotional processing. They can control how emotion directs our attention, the thinking patterns that shape the emotional experience and the physiological consequences […]
What are the most effective techniques for managing overwhelming emotions during stressful situations?
Emotions are what we feel and experience every day. Whether positive or negative, these emotions are a normal part of everyday life. However, for some people these emotions can feel overwhelming and out of control. And when stress strikes, most of us use a variety of unconscious coping mechanisms to effectively manage and respond to […]
Founder’s Voice: How Self-Care Took Me From Broken to Healing
The Oxford Living Dictionary defines self-care as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health, well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.” In other words, there are two central aims of self-care: to limit negative consequences and to maintain wellbeing and overall functioning. In short, self-care is about taking […]
How do I know if I or someone I care about needs professional mental health support?
Emotional problems are going to be a part and parcel of our lives. And most of us find it relatively easy to bounce back from these hurdles eventually. But what about those times when these challenges feel like adversities?The times when you know that a helping hand is all you need but don’t have any?How […]
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, and which one should I choose?
Psychiatrists and psychologists represent two of the largest groups of clinicians that provide mental health services to the population. They assess and treat individuals with a wide range of mental health needs. However, education and training is where the biggest difference lies between the two. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose and treat mental […]
How can I find affordable mental health services or counselling in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of China that is inhabited by a diverse population. While the majority of the population is of Chinese ethnicity, the city also includes a variety of other ethnic groups. However, beneath its vibrant exterior, Hong Kong’s mental health landscape is encountering significant challenges exacerbated by shifting demographics and […]