Pandora Box Play Therapy

05/04/2025

Heartfelt thanks to the supportive parents for making effort to bring their child in consistently for the play sessions and participating actively during parent review sessions ❤️

29/10/2024

"If more people understand the distinct but complementary roles various mental health professionals play, they will be clearer on who they can approach for help with specific issues. This will be key to providing people with effective support and care."

Counsellors, psychologists and therapists – these mental health practitioners’ roles and methods explained. Read more at straitstimes.com.

28/09/2024

As an alumni of The School of Positive Psychology, attended Wellbeing 2.0 Full Day Conference. The programme was well lineup covering all aspects of wellbeing, it was so engaging and enriching that I enjoyed being fully present. It was inspiring and insightful to hear from the speakers who are expertise in their own field. Happy to see familiar faces in person, though we were constantly updated via social media and meeting like minded people 😁

15/01/2024

It's ok if the child doesn't talk in the playroom and only play on his or her own. Play is an unversal language. As play therapists, we can see from his/her play on what the child could be working on and facilitate it 😊

31/12/2023

May the coming year be a kaleidoscope of vibrant moments, each hue painting your life with joy, peace, and endless possibilities. Happy 2024 to everyone 🫰

28/12/2023

"Persistently high parental stress can affect parenting and impact children's mental health and development."

2. Happier couples have healthier children.

24/12/2023

Enjoy a joyous Merry X'mas with your loved ones on this long weekend, ho ho ho 🎅🎅🎅

04/11/2023

"In TODAY’s conversations with youths trained in providing peer support, a common theme that surfaced is the understated impact one can have simply by “being there” — present and free of judgement."

The play therapy trainees supervised by me were often awed by the results of non-directive play. By being there, you are providing the time and space for a child who needs that to work out their issue. Being non-judgmental, you allow the child to feel accepted to be who he/she is without the need to please the adults around them or trying hard to adapt and adjust to the environment, which could be causing the current behavior issue. In the playroom, it is not the toys that are important but the therapist.

SINGAPORE — Shortly after 23-year-old David experienced his first bouts of panic attacks in 2019, he knew instinctively that he needed to get help. It took him almost a whole year of grappling with suicidal thoughts, however, before he finally told a close friend what he was going through.

05/10/2023

“- Enhancing capabilities of service providers for early identification and intervention
- Promoting mental health and well-being
- Improving workplace mental health and well-being

Rather than focusing attention on the treatment of mental disorders, at least equal emphasis should be placed on preventive care."

The national mental health and well-being strategy is “holistic” and aims to address mental well-being through health, social and education settings.

30/09/2023

Most parents will ask, when do we know whether our child needs help? If your area of concern eg not talking outside, temper tantrums etc has been going on for months, maybe your child is having some difficulties coping. With some help, they will be able to manage and cope with their issues to continue developing in a healthier way social emotionally. Feel free to approach us to find out more!

14/09/2023

“Spending time connecting with the children will help them to open up to their parents if they are in trouble. This also helps the parents detect any sudden changes in the mood or behaviour of their kids."

Recent incidents of alleged abuse at Kinderland centres show how important it is to spot signs of abuse in children. Read more at straitstimes.com.

14/09/2023

"Abuse may cause children to experience low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and fear, they may have difficulties in relationships with others later in life. Children who witness abuse may also be distressed. Apart from common emotions such as fear, helplessness and confusion, they may also develop a sense of insecurity, not knowing when they may become victims themselves."

In the playroom, when children feel emotionally safe and ready, they will play out their feelings (anger, shame, fear, anxiety etc) from the traumatic (abused)/negative (witnessed) experiences. They may try to gain sense of control by playing out different scenarios such as superheroes rescuing the animals from the hunter or magic that makes the person/situation disappear etc. From there, they will explore with various coping strategies and find one that suits them most. They will also work on their confidence and self-esteem issues that might be affected by the traumatic/negative experience. When we say children are playing, they are actually working hard 😊

Recent incidents of alleged abuse at Kinderland centres show how important it is to spot signs of abuse in children. Read more at straitstimes.com.