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01Mar
Derealisation Symptoms: Why the World Feels Unreal
Written By: Kelly Chan Jia Li, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00353)Understanding Derealisation Symptoms: When the World Feels Unreal
Derealisation symptoms can make the world feel distant, dreamlike, or strangely unfamiliar. Imagine walking through a busy street yet feeling emotionally detached from everything around you, as if reality...
28Feb
Grief and Relief: Is It Okay to Laugh While Grieving?
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counselor (KB12644)Grief and relief can exist together, even though many people believe grief should only feel heavy and painful. In Malaysia, where emotional expression is often quiet or restrained, laughing or feeling calm while grieving can bring deep...
27Feb
ADHD or Emotional Trauma in Children?
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),In Malaysia, many parents wonder whether their child’s behaviour points to ADHD or emotional trauma in children. Difficulties with focus, restlessness, impulsivity, or emotional outbursts are often quickly associated with ADHD. However, in therapeutic work, we also see children...
26Feb
Second-Hand Trauma: When Others’ Pain Starts to Feel Like Your Own
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counselor (KB12644Second-hand trauma can develop quietly, even when the traumatic experiences did not happen directly to you.“I feel like I’m carrying traumatic experiences, even though they aren’t mine.”“I saw an accident yesterday and couldn’t sleep all night.”“I read...
25Feb
Childhood Trauma Signs Malaysian Parents Often Miss
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),In many Malaysian families, childhood trauma signs are often missed because children appear “well taken care of.” As long as there is food on the table, access to education, and a stable home, childhood is commonly described as normal...
21Feb
Grief in Silence: Why Many People Hide Their Pain
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counsellor (KB12644),Grief in silence is more common than many people realise, especially in cultures where emotional expression feels discouraged or uncomfortable. From a young age, many learn that showing sadness invites judgement, discomfort, or dismissal rather than care.“Don’t...
20Feb
Choosing the Wrong Partners: Why Patterns Repeat
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),Many people eventually notice a painful pattern of choosing the wrong partners, even when they genuinely want something healthier. The faces change and circumstances shift, yet the emotional story feels strangely familiar.They may say, “I don’t understand why I...
19Feb
The Guilt of Resting: Why Doing Nothing Feels Wrong
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counsellor (KB12644),The guilt of resting affects many people who feel uneasy, anxious, or ashamed when they slow down, even when their body clearly needs rest. If you have ever paused, sat still, or taken a break only to...
18Feb