Am I thinking right?

Photo by Ivan Bertolazzi on Pexels.com How we think affects how we feel, and ultimately how we behave. We all see the world through our own lenses - lenses coloured by our past experiences and belief systems. Many times, we are oblivious to the thought distortions that go on automatically in our minds. We carry … Continue reading Am I thinking right?

The love language of the other

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com No matter how old you are, you are never too old to learn to speak the love language of your other half. Gary Chapman, the oft-quoted author of the 5 Love Languages, has influenced many with his teachings on the way we give and receive love. Namely, though: (1) Quality … Continue reading The love language of the other

To open or not to open

To open or not to open... This Christmas, the hubs and I received a really meaningful present from a friend, the founder of Solve n+1, a Singapore organization that is passionate about representing and strengthening communities. The present came in a beautifully designed paper box that unfolded to reveal 6 questions that hoped to foster … Continue reading To open or not to open

Workplace anxieties: Cognitive dissonance

Photo by Marlon Trottmann on Pexels.com A friend recently suggested that I write some posts on workplace anxieties, citing some of his own work experiences as traumatic. I realised that his experiences were not uncommon, because hey, how many of us can actually say we have found the perfect workplace for ourselves? Let's start with … Continue reading Workplace anxieties: Cognitive dissonance

My childhood haunts me

Copyright: "The Last Frontier" - Practice Guidelines for Treatment of Complex Trauma and Trauma Informed Care and Service Delivery Our childhood experiences affect us in ways more than we can ever imagine. They literally haunt us, if we have undergone adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs in short. I will repeat the introductory paragraph in the … Continue reading My childhood haunts me

Webinar – Nutritional therapy for mental illness

https://www.youtube.com/embed/sfQAd707zJU Chryseos Health’s Mental Health 101 webinar series Topic: Nutritional Therapy for Mental Illness Guest interviewee: Katherine Khoo, Nutritional Therapist and Founder of Aman Wellness. After almost 20 years of a hectic corporate lifestyle with various multinationals, the stressful and imbalanced lifestyle took a toll on her health. Indigestion, allergies, acne and constant fatigue were … Continue reading Webinar – Nutritional therapy for mental illness

Webinar – Legal protection for a peace of mind

https://youtu.be/pEpZ6HPF8g4 Chryseos Health’s Mental Health 101 webinar series Topic: Legal protection for a peace of mind Guest interviewee: Benedict Eoon, Associate Director, Covenant Chambers LLC. Benedict is a lawyer who has had experience in areas such as civil and commercial litigation, criminal litigation and family law. Synopsis: You could be someone coping with a mental illness hoping … Continue reading Webinar – Legal protection for a peace of mind