In our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, with stress and anxiety clouding our thoughts and emotions. During such moments, grounding techniques offer a path to inner calm and stability. Grounding helps anchor us in the present, allowing us to reconnect with our surroundings and regain a sense of control by reducing the sense […]
In a time when we always seem to be on the go, workplace burnout has become widespread. Employees in Malaysia are no exception, as the pressures and demands of work are taking a toll on our mental and physical well-being. Burnout, characterised by chronic exhaustion, reduced productivity, and a sense of detachment, can severely affect […]
Anxiety affects all of us, and it’s important to know it’s an entirely normal human emotion. It’s something we all experience to some degree from time to time. However, if your anxiety is becoming overwhelming, it’s helpful to take steps to manage it. Here are a few tips and exercises that can help.
By Chua Sook Ning, PhD One of the things that drew me to interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) was IPT’s emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Whereas cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on thoughts/behaviors, emotion focused therapy on emotions, IPT draws attention to a person’s interpersonal functioning. Thus, IPT is particularly well-suited for collectivistic cultures given the importance of relationships […]
By Low Win Li ‘Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.’[1] Regardless of language or style, music has undeniably reached the masses. Music is a source of comfort to many. Big Hit Entertainment, the company behind super boyband BTS, is committed to their […]
By Low Win Li Just like how abuse comes in many forms, the abuser and the abused takes many forms as well. It can be in the form of a young person, a well-known businessman, an adored celebrity, the elderly person next door, that middle-aged person with the kind eyes. There is no specific ‘look’ […]
