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10/09/2023

Did you know that 10 September is World Su***de Prevention Day?

Today, allow me to break down misconceptions surrounding su***de. Knowledge is our most powerful tool in saving lives.

🚫 Myth 1: "People who talk about su***de are seeking attention." ❌

Reality: Many individuals who express suicidal thoughts are in genuine distress. It's crucial to take every mention seriously and offer support.

🚫 Myth 2: "Su***de only affects those with mental illness." ❌

Reality: Suicidal thoughts can impact anyone, regardless of their mental health history. It's a complex issue influenced by various factors.

🚫 Myth 3: "Talking about su***de can encourage it." ❌

Reality: Open conversations about su***de promote understanding and help-seeking. Silence, on the other hand, can perpetuate the stigma.

Reach out to friends and loved ones, check in, and listen without judgment.

Educate ourselves about the signs of su***de and available resources. Awareness can save lives.

💚 Together, I hope we can erase the stigma and make seeking help a sign of strength, not shame.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional assistance. You are never alone.

***dePreventionDay ***dePrevention

05/07/2023

According to recent reports, Singapore has experienced the highest su***de rate in over two decades https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/su***des-reported-singapore-476-2022-highest-more-20-years-3597791

As a counsellor who continues to have the privilege of working with individuals battling life's challenges, it is crucial that we remember the power of compassion and connection .

Every individual we encounter is engaged in their personal battle with inner demons, silently fighting battles known only to them; often concealed behind smiles and seemingly ordinary lives. It is easy to overlook the struggles that others might be going through, especially in a society that tends to prioritize achievements and appearances.

We may not have all the answers or solutions to the problems our loved ones and friends face, but we can offer them the invaluable gift of support and understanding. By creating an environment where people feel safe to open up, we allow them to share their burdens, and that alone can bring immense relief. A simple act of checking in on a friend, a family member, or even a colleague can make a world of difference.

I urge you all to pause, reflect, and ask yourselves: Who in my life might benefit from a kind word, a heartfelt conversation, or a simple check-in today? Remember, it's not about solving their problems but about letting them know they are not alone in their struggles.

***deprevention ***depreventionawareness

09/07/2022

👣🌳Walk-&-Talk Therapy is an increasingly popular alternative option to the sit-down Talk Therapy that I provide.

Bringing therapy outside of the counselling room enhances the process for one to experience healing and gaining more coping tools in different ways.

Each Walk-&-Talk is about 45 mins or shorter, at your pace and comfort. It is 1-to-1 (me & you). Location: at a in

DM or email to help@oneemptychair.com.sg if you wish to find out more.

And this is exploring a new route for my clients for our next session. 🌳

26/05/2022

Question: "How do I open up to a therapist about difficult & sensitive issues?"

🗨You may think that your therapist would judge, don't understand or be disgusted with whatever you are going through.

✅️ No. We don't judge the data you give, at all (I'm referring to most trained professionals). Well you may notice that I have certain reactions to what you say and I want you to know that those reactions come from a place of curiosity and unconditional regards. In my past 9 years of working in the psychotherapy/ counselling field, I have the privilege of journeying to countless and various types of human experiences- never once I had to let a client go just because the data didn't sit well with me.

So how do you open up to a therapist about difficult topics? Gradually. Writing down what you wish to talk about on a piece of paper before the session can be helpful as a guide, or use that to show your therapist works too.

17/04/2022

Learn to slow down the pace of your life, slow down to observe the chaos within and around. For that's when healing can begin.

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13/04/2022

All our automatic responses to stressful situations can be changed.

12/04/2022

Fear of being abandoned can look like:

🔵 Ending relationships before being broken-up with

🔵 Avoiding emotional vulnerability and/or being guarded

🔵 Pushing people away because of the fear of rejection

🔵 Putting others' requests over your needs, giving too much or being overly-eager to please

What do you think? Leave your

10/04/2022

Don't use that on people you care about when you want to support them better.

06/04/2022

Having difficulties saying "no" to people often comes from a place where stable and secure relationships are absent. The idea of a healthy relationship with anyone (friends, co-workers, lovers, family) is challenging as one was never really shown how to have one.

30/03/2022

Your trauma is VALID even if:

1. It happened a long time ago.

2. Only you know about it.

3. You think that there are others who probably have it "worse" than you.

4. Someone tells you that it is not as serious as you think it is.

Speak with me, I'm a trauma and crisis therapist.

29/03/2022

How you coping today?

Some coping thoughts you can use if things have been rough:

1. Just because I keep thinking about it, doesn't mean it's gonna happen or that it's true.

2. It's okay to be feeling awful and still be doing things like going to work or school.

3. I'm feeling horrible but this feeling will not last forever just like any other feelings.

4. It's a terrible day so I need to be extra gentle and kind to myself.

What are some coping thoughts you use?

26/03/2022

Trauma causes and post-trauma symptoms look different from person to person.

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