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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...
281月
Why Healthy Relationships Can Feel Unsafe After Relationship Trauma
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),Feeling anxious, guarded, or emotionally on edge in a relationship that looks healthy from the outside can be deeply confusing. Lately, many individuals and couples in Malaysia including Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, and Ipoh share this experience, even...
211月
When ChatGPT becomes the third wheel in your relationship I had the privilege of sharing my thoughts on modern relationship dynamics with The Star newspaper. Curious to hear your thoughts after reading.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2026/01/19/confiding-in-code-when-chatgpt-is-the-third-wheel-in-your-relationship
0512月
Neurodiversity Strengths: Creativity, Focus, and Innovation
Written by: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620),When we talk about neurodiversity, whether it’s ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, or other differences, people often focus on the challenges. (And yes, neurodivergent individuals do experience real obstacles.) But that’s never the full story.Neurodiversity is the understanding that people’s...
2711月
Childhood Depression: Why Are More Children Struggling with Depression?
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620)Not long ago, childhood was often described as a carefree chapter of life - a time for play, curiosity, and imagination. But in recent years, more and more children seem weighed down by something heavier: sadness,...
1511月
People Pleasing: The Psychology Behind & How to Overcome it
Written By: Thiviyah Ravichandran, Clinical Psychologist (MAHPC(CP)00620)“I just don’t want to disappoint anyone.”How many times have you caught yourself saying this quietly? Almost as if it justifies the knot in your stomach? You smile, agree to something you don’t want, and tell...
1211月