Why we need better maternity mental health care in Malaysia Being pregnant is a big part of a person’s life and one that we most often associate with physical health. We might think about the physical and hormonal changes someone goes through during the term of their pregnancy – but what about their mental health? […]
Question: “I don’t know if I’m writing relevant or even useful case notes” When it comes to writing case notes, I sometimes wonder if everything I’m writing is relevant or if I’m writing too much. As a new therapist, I’ve received different answers depending on who I’ve asked. Some lecturers and supervisors say that notes […]
MEDIA STATEMENT MORE THAN 50% OF MALAYSIANS SHOW SYMPTOMS OF EATING DISORDERS, STUDY FINDS [KUALA LUMPUR, April 22, 2022] — The majority of Malaysians are engaging in unhealthy eating behaviours that could increase their risk of eating disorders, according to a new study by a mental health NGO. In the paper, Estimated […]
Question: “How can I overcome feeling stuck when working with clients whose problems are similar to my own?” Whenever I have clients who present with anxiety and rumination, it’s as if they’re reflecting my own struggles back to me and sometimes feel at a loss to help them. When we talk through the client’s issues, […]
Question: “I feel helpless because I can’t focus the client or direct the session.” I’ve been working with a client for seven sessions now. They initially said they wanted to overcome their anxiety as it’s holding them back from being social and engaging more with their friends. The trouble is that they keep going off […]
Question: “I want to motivate my client to change.” I have been seeing one of my clients now for 10+ sessions and from the first session, she openly says, “I’m not motivated to try anything in therapy…even though I know I need to change!” She studies Law (a course she’s not interested in) and puts […]
