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We offer an integrated approach to therapy using techniques and tools tailored to our clients' issues We work with both individuals and with couples.

Counseling Perspective in Singapore offers an integrated approach to therapy using techniques and tools tailored specifically to our clients and the issues they face. We help clients so that they can feel empowered to make healthy decisions themselves. GLENN GRAVES HAS BEEN COUNSELLING EXPATRIATE FAMILIES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE 2004. Glenn has a Ph.D. in Psychology with a specialization in Creati

vity and Existential Psychotherapy. He also has a certificate in Intermediate Training in Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Hypnosis from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, and a certificate in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) from the EMDR Institute, Inc. He is an accredited facilitator for the FOCCUS marriage preparation and enrichment programme, Certified with NOVA, National Organization for Victim Assistance and is a member of the Singapore Psychological Society. He is American and has lived in Asia for the past 20 years. For the past 15 years, he has counselled Singaporean and Expatriate individuals and families on a variety of issues, including post traumatic stress disorder, anger management, anxiety, stress, alcohol abuse, marital conflicts, cross cultural marital conflicts, divorce, s*x addiction, adolescents and their family, s*xual abuse, ageing, body image, self esteem, and grief.

24/08/2025

💜 BTS’ Suga Says: “𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝘆”

K-pop idols like Suga (BTS) and Jeongyeon (TWICE) openly discuss anxiety and depression—reminding us that mental health struggles don’t discriminate.

You’re not “weak” for needing help. No scary "therapy" label. Just vent to someone who won't tell your parents.
WhatsApp us at +65 9853-7253 or book a session: www.counselingperspective.com

🎵 Tag a K-pop fan who needs this!

📸 credit: BT, Big Hit Entertainment

22/08/2025

🏡 "Why is nothing I do ever enough?"

If you’re sighing at this, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲. Let’s unpack it:

🔥 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂
✔️ "My parents’ dreams = my report card" (Medicine or failure?)
✔️ Guilt trips ("After all we sacrificed…")
✔️ Walking on eggshells (One B+ = silent treatment)
✔️ Living their regrets ("I never got to… so YOU must")
✔️ Love feels conditional ("Only proud when I win")

💡 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸:
1 in 2 SG youth feel family expectations are their #1 stressor (NUS Study, 2023).

🚀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀
1.⁠ ⁠Name what you feel.
When you name it, you tame it. Journaling or speaking to a safe person helps regulate overwhelming emotions

2.⁠ ⁠Separate expectations from identity
Take a few deep breaths. Reconnecting with your own truth is the first step to building authentic confidence

3.⁠ ⁠Create boundaries with compassion
You are allowed to say no or not now. Setting gentle limits doesn’t mean rejecting your parents. It means respecting your own limits too.

4.⁠ ⁠Come back to the body
Through breathwork, movement and stillness, we support the nervous system.

5.⁠ ⁠Reach out before you burn out
Struggling in silence is too heavy. Talk to someone. A friend, theraoist or a coach. Vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s your greatest strength

📲 Need backup? Call us at +65 9853-7253 or learn more about family counseling - www.counselingperspective.com/services/family-counseling

👉 Save this for the next guilt trip. You deserve to breathe. 💨

20/08/2025

🚨 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

Would you know what to do if your child, student, or friend was in a mental health crisis? 💡 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification gives you the skills to save a life – just like physical first aid.

💡 Ideal for:
• Parents of teens
• Educators
• HR managers
• Healthcare workers
• Concerned friends / families

🔍 Why Parents & Professionals Need This:
✅ Spot warning signs before crisis hits (anxiety, depression, self-harm)
✅ Respond effectively with the right words (and avoid harmful mistakes)
✅ Bridge the gap between struggling and professional help
✅ Break the silence in our "tough it out" culture

📅 2-Day Intensive Certification:
🗓 25-26 Sept 2025
⏰ Day 1: 8:30AM–5:30PM | Day 2: 8:30AM–1PM
📍 Central Singapore (Wheelchair-accessible venue)

💸 Investment: S$350 (ex. GST) – Includes workbook & certification
🔗 Secure your spot: www.counselingperspective.com/events

17/08/2025

Seeing your child struggle with mental health can feel overwhelming. Here's what every parent should know:

📊 The Reality:
• 1 in 3 students faces mental health challenges (IMH, 2023)
• 70% experience crushing exam stress (MOE, 2023)
• But 80% suffer silently due to shame

💡 How You Can Make a Difference:
1️⃣ Normalize the Conversation
→ Try: "I've noticed you seem stressed - want to talk?" instead of "What's wrong?"

2️⃣ Look Beyond Grades
→ Their emotional health matters more than any test score

3️⃣ Break the Stigma Early
→ Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness

We're Here to Help:
📲 Call/WhatsApp us on +65 9853-7253
🌐 Book a Family Session: counselingperspective.com

13/08/2025

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵🚨 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Top 3 Youth Mental Health Struggles in SG (And How YOU Can Help):
1️⃣ Academic Burnout
"Why am I never good enough?"
📌 70% of SG students face extreme exam stress (MOE, 2023)
2️⃣ Social Media Anxiety
Scrolling → Comparing → Self-Doubt
📌 1 in 2 teens feels "left out" online (IMH, 2023)
3️⃣ Family Pressure
"My parents don't understand me."
📌 Cultural expectations often deepen isolation

💡 Be the Difference:
Most youth suffer silently. As a parent, teacher, or mentor, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches you to:
✅ Spot warning signs early
✅ Respond with confidence (not fear)
✅ Connect them to professional help

📅 2-Day Certification Course:
🗓 (Day 1) Thursday 25/09/2025 ⏰ 8:30AM–5:30PM & (Day 2) Friday 26/09/2025 ⏰ 8:30AM–5:30PM

🔗 Learn More: www.counselingperspective.com/events/mental-health-first-aid-training
📩 Questions? firstaid@stjohn.org.sg

11/08/2025

🚑 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀
Equip yourself to support those in crisis – at work, in schools, and in our community.

Would you know how to respond if:
• An employee shows signs of burnout?
• A student experiences a panic attack?
• A client reveals suicidal thoughts?

MHFA Certification gives you the skills to:
🔹 Identify early warning signs of mental health crises
🔹 Intervene confidently using evidence-based techniques
🔹 Connect individuals to appropriate professional help
🔹 Reduce stigma in your organization or community

💡 Ideal For:
• Parents worried about their child’s emotional well-being
• Teachers, coaches, and youth leaders
• Managers supporting team mental health
• Anyone who wants to lead with compassion

📅 2-Day Certification Course:
🗓 (Day 1) Thursday 25/09/2025 ⏰ 8:30AM–5:30PM | (Day 2) Friday 26/09/2025 8:30AM–1PM

🎫 Fee: S$350 (ex. GST)
📲 Learn more - www.counselingperspective.com/events/mental-health-first-aid-training
📧 Questions? firstaid@stjohn.org.sg

🌟 Be the light someone needs

08/08/2025

🍽️ Family meals: more than just food on the table.
When we come together to eat, we create space for connection, conversation, and care. 🫶
Regular family mealtimes can boost mental health by fostering a sense of belonging, reducing stress, and opening up opportunities to check in with one another—especially for children and teens.

It’s not about perfection or fancy dishes. It’s about presence.✨

How often do you share meals with your loved ones? Let us know in the comments. 👇

04/08/2025

🌿 Mental Health First Aid Training – 25 & 26 September🌿
Would you know what to do if someone around you was experiencing a mental health crisis? Just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) gives you the tools to offer initial support and guide a person towards the help they need.

Over two impactful days, you’ll:
✅ Learn how to recognise common mental health challenges
✅ Understand how to approach and support someone in distress
✅ Gain confidence in having conversations around mental health
✅ Be equipped with practical tools to respond effectively in a crisis

This training is ideal for anyone – whether you’re a manager, educator, caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference in your community.

Mental health affects us all. By becoming a certified Mental Health First Aider, you’re taking a powerful step toward breaking the stigma and creating safer, more compassionate spaces for everyone.

🗓 25 & 26 September 2025
📩 DM us or Link in Bio for booking

01/08/2025

Plugged In but Breaking Down.
Our youth are more connected than ever—yet feeling more alone, anxious, and overwhelmed. Behind the screens and scrolls, many are quietly struggling. 🧠💔

As parents, it’s easy to feel lost or powerless. But your support, presence, and understanding can make all the difference. It starts with real connection—off-screen.

✨ Let’s open up conversations.
✨ Let’s listen without judgment.
✨ Let’s be the safe space they need.

28/07/2025

Ever feel like unseen patterns from your family’s past are affecting your present? 💔

Family and systemic constellation gently reveal these hidden ties—so you can heal, reclaim your story, and move forward with freedom. 💙
You deserve peace. Let’s uncover what’s holding you back.

🗓️ 2 & 3 August (Sat & Sun)
⏰ 1–6 PM
🎟️ $130 per session per person
📍 Counseling Perspective, 87 Science Park Drive, #03-01, The Oasis, Singapore 118260
Limited space available - Book now!
📲 www.counselingperspective.com/events/family-constellation-workshop

26/07/2025

Ever feel like unseen patterns from your family’s past are affecting your present? 💔

Family & systemic constellation gently reveal these hidden ties—so you can heal, reclaim your story, and move forward with freedom. 💙
You deserve peace. Let’s uncover what’s holding you back.

🗓️ 2 & 3 August (Sat & Sun)
⏰ 1–6 PM
🎟️ $130 per session per person
📍 Counseling Perspective, 87 Science Park Drive, #03-01, The Oasis, Singapore 118260
Limited space available - Book now!

📲 www.counselingperspective.com/events/family-constellation-workshop

21/07/2025

Some words stay with us long after they’re spoken.
A client once shared, “My friend told me, ‘You don’t have to carry it all alone.’

Simple words—but they became a turning point.

At Counseling Perspective, we often witness how small moments of connection can plant the seeds of healing.
Sometimes it’s something a friend says, a realization in session, or the quiet recognition that you’re allowed to feel, rest, and ask for help.

Mental health isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about unlearning the belief that you have to do it all alone.
It’s about remembering your worth, your strength, and your right to support.

If something someone once said stayed with you, it might be pointing you back to what matters most.

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