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May 2, 2024

What It Takes for Therapy to Work

We have talked about why therapy might not work, but today I wanted to also share what it takes for therapy to work. While it may seem like simply a reverse of points mentioned in the other post, I hope to provide more context and examples. If the other post didn’t resonate, maybe this one...

April 18, 2024

What is Mind-Body Connection?

You know what’s easier to overlook than self-care? The intricate link between our minds and bodies. There is no better place to understand and nurture this connection than in therapy. We jest, of course. There are plenty of spaces where you can nurture the mind-body connection but oftentimes it helps to have a safe therapeutic...

March 28, 2024

The Power of Silence in Therapy

The power of silence is often an underestimated and misunderstood phenomenon. I am sure that for many of us, the thought of sitting in a room with a therapist, surrounded by quiet, can evoke discomfort and anxiety. And for those of us who have actually experienced that long and seemingly awkward silence in therapy, how...

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March 21, 2024

A Guide to Managing Panic Attacks

Let’s talk panic attacks today. They are often hard to identify and even harder to label, especially when the physical symptoms feel like something that requires medical attention. What causes panic attacks? There is no definite known cause though stress, genetics, and life experiences are said to influence the likelihood of experiencing them, and often...

March 14, 2024

How Long Should You Be In Therapy?

Have you ever wondered how long you should be in therapy for? You might have the impression that you should only be there as long as it takes to solve a specific issue. Or you might have heard of people in therapy for years and wonder why that is the case. Either way, there can...

March 7, 2024

What to Do If You Had a Bad Therapy Experience

Sometimes the therapy experience doesn’t meet our expectations. Whether it’s a mismatch with the therapist, feeling unheard, or not seeing the progress you hoped for, a bad therapy experience can be disheartening, if not off-putting. But it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to navigate through this...

February 22, 2024

How to Choose A Therapist

Deciding to go to therapy can be hard. Finding the right therapist can be even harder (but not impossible!). Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking to switch therapists, finding the right fit is important and necessary for a positive and effective experience. Let’s talk about what you should be on the...

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February 15, 2024

Types of Mental Health Professionals in Malaysia

What does it mean when someone says they are seeing a therapist? What is the title of the professional that first comes to your mind? We have broadly three categories of mental health professionals in Malaysia. People often confuse the three professionals for each other but we’re here to clear that up today. We’ll throw in a...

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February 8, 2024

Who can go to therapy? (Part 2)

This is a continuation from part 1 of Who can go to therapy? We also see these groups of people coming into therapy: 1. New Parents: The joy of becoming a parent is often accompanied by new challenges and adjustments. Sleepless nights, changes in roles, and the demands of caring for a newborn can contribute...

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February 1, 2024

Who can go to therapy? (Part 1)

We wonder if this question has crossed your mind before. Who can go to therapy and for what reason? “I’m not crazy, I don’t need to see a therapist,” is still a common statement among people, including young adults. Whether we like to admit it or not, the stigma around mental health very much exists. The...