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Trauma and Attachment Style: How Past Trauma Shapes Adult Relationships
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),Many people notice that their reactions in relationships do not always make sense to them. Trauma and attachment style often explain why intimacy, distance, or emotional closeness can feel confusing or overwhelming in adult relationships.These patterns are not...
122月
Sudden Loss Grief: When Goodbye Comes Without Warning
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counsellor (KB12644)Sudden loss grief is something many Malaysians experience quietly. A loved one is gone without warning, without preparation, and without the chance to say goodbye. Life moves forward quickly, but inside, everything feels suspended.We are often taught...
112月
Relationship Anxiety: Why You Feel Insecure Even When Nothing Is Wrong
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),Some people enter loving, stable relationships and still feel unsettled. Nothing is actually wrong. There is no conflict, no betrayal, no sign of danger yet the mind starts to worry and the body feels tense.You may find yourself:Reading between...
072月
Grieving Your Younger Self: Saying Goodbye
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counselor (KB12644)A Letter to My Younger Self
Grieving your younger self can feel unfamiliar, even confusing. Yet for many people, saying goodbye to who they once were is a quiet but powerful form of grief.Dear Younger Self,I...
062月
Is It Trauma or Just Stress? How to Tell the Difference
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),People often come into therapy saying, “I think I’m just stressed… but something about this feels deeper.” They may notice irritability, exhaustion, emotional numbness, or a lingering tightness in the body that doesn’t fade even when life becomes quieter...
052月
School Bullying Trauma: “That’s Why I Hated School”
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counsellor (KB12644)Did you ever hate school as a student?Perhaps you skipped classes or pretended to be unwell just to avoid something that might happen there.Today, conversations about school bullying trauma are more visible than ever. Stories frequently...
042月
The Trauma of Growing Up With High Expectations in Asian Families
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),Many people who grew up in Asian family environments were raised on messages like “work hard,” “do your best,” and “make the family proud.” These expectations were rarely meant to harm. They were often rooted in love, sacrifice, and...
301月
How Childhood Emotional Neglect Affects Adult Anxiety and Depression
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),Many people grow up believing they had a “normal” or “fine” childhood. There was no obvious abuse, no major chaos, no dramatic conflict. And yet, as adults, they quietly struggle with anxiety, emotional emptiness, or a deep sense...
281月