Family Counselling Psychologist

08/10/2024

I had a wonderful chat on Mental Health, being Interviewed by presenter, Syahida Othman on CNA Singapore Tonight

08/10/2024

After my interview on CNA SG TONIGHT on Mental Health.

08/10/2024

It’s World Mental Health Week & I will be speaking on CNA’s “Singapore Tonight”soon. Details to tune on below

27/09/2024

10/09/2024

Today, 10th September 2024, is World Su***de Prevention Day.
Today, 10th September 2024, is World Su***de Prevention Day.
I have had the honour and privilege of working with and supporting individuals struggling with suicidal ideation, intention, or plans to end their lives since my Social Work Internship at Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) in 1992, during my undergraduate studies in the Social Work & Psychology Department, at the National University of Singapore (1990-1993).
Over 31 years of clinical practice as a Registered Psychologist (SPS), Registered Social Worker (SASW), and Registered Counsellor (SAC), I have delivered numerous talks, workshops, and webinars, and have appeared 21 times on Channel News Asia as a Specialist TV Guest, twice on the topic of Su***de in 2017 & 2019.
Yet, what is most gratifying for me is journeying with my clients/patients through their darkest moments of helplessness and hopelessness. When those who were planning or on the brink of executing their death wish, find the strength to turn around, as I facilitate them to uncover the root causes of their pain, and transform their suffering, grief, and loss into a renewed will and purpose to live, it is truly life-giving. Witnessing their ability to transcend through equipping their inner resources and build upon their resilience, is the most rewarding aspect of my clinical therapeutic work.

My CNA Interview I gave on 29th July 2019 on "Su***de in Singapore in 2018".
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25/08/2024

With the announcement that the Gifted Education Programme (GEP) will be "updated," "refreshed," and expanded to "support a wider group of pupils," I would like to share my experience supporting GEP students throughout my 31 years of psychological counselling. This includes 3 years (1994-96) as a School Social Worker and 10 years (1997-2006) as the School Counsellor at St. Joseph's Institution, where I had the distinction of being Singapore's first full-time professionally trained school counsellor.

I was honoured to serve as one of the two Keynote Speakers at the GEP's 20th Anniversary Parents' Seminar on "Nurturing the Highly Able: Role of Parents", held on 5th June 2004. In my presentation, "Being the Nurturing Parent My Child Needs," I shared insights drawn from both my extensive experience and research back then. I emphasized the importance of parents being equipped with specialized knowledge and advanced parenting skills to effectively support their highly able children, who often require different approaches compared to their peers.

I highlighted the necessity for parents to be attuned to their child's unique cognitive abilities and less typical attitudes and behaviors. These children often require a nuanced understanding to navigate their growing needs and distinct learning styles. This is precisely why the Ministry of Education (MOE) has established a dedicated GEP Branch with trained specialists to support teachers and students in GEP schools.

During my keynote, I provided specific parenting strategies for fathers, mothers, and as co-parenting team, offering guidance on how to better care for and nurture their highly able children. I also stressed the importance of recognizing that, despite their cognitive brightness, these children may require patience and guidance in other developmental areas, such as social-emotional growth. Both parents and teachers play crucial roles in nurturing these aspects alongside academic development.

I will be delving deeper into this topic in my upcoming discussions, including insights from my personal experience as a parent, as my own son went through the GEP.

11/07/2024

This Third Talk on MEN's SPIRITUAL TOOLBOX was presented on 11/5/2024. It focused on what is in the Spiritual Toolbox that men can use to grow their own faith and the faith of his family. It covered the basic 21 spiritual tools, that will enable and empower men to live out his faith in his family, with his wife, for the children. Watch to learn these spiritual tools for yourself.

The Men Arise Series of Faith Formation for Catholic Christian Men was originally organised & conducted in 2018 & 2019 by Sons of St Joseph (SOSJ). This Repr...

25/06/2024

I am being interviewed on "Improving Relationships to Reduce Stress." & I would like to specially invite you to join in.
Date: 26th June 2024, Wednesday
Time: 7.30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Live via Zoom
Register now. https://t.ly/qxhyF

Here is the official invite.
If you're new to Kumuya, this is our complimentary monthly get together for our community to learn and connect. This is where we explore different health & beauty topics, life experiences and where you get to share your beauty journey too.

In this month's session held on Zoom, we'll explore practical strategies for *enhancing communication and behavior to foster healthier family relationships with our spouses and/or children*
By improving relational dynamics, you can better manage your stress levels which can lead to not only a happier outlook in daily life, but also lower the risk of inflammation in the skin & organ caused by excess cortisol from stressful situations.
During our session, we will delve into how small shifts in mindset & changes in language and behavior can have a significant impact on relationship dynamics and overall well-being.

Date: 26th June 2024, Wednesday
Time: 7.30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Live via Zoom

Kumuya Co-founders, Gary and Terry, will be joined by Registered Psychologist, Reg Social Worker & Reg Counsellor, EFT, Hypnosis & NLP Practitioner, Adrian Lim Peng Ann, who's counselled over 3,500 clients from over 1,400 families; trained over 120,000 parents, teachers, students & community; taught 7,000 Tertiary undergrad & post-grads; & provided Clinical Supervision to over 800 psychologists, social workers & counsellors.

If you have specific questions or situations you'd like to discuss, we encourage you to share them in the RSVP form or bring them up during the session.

See you next Wednesday as we explore together how we can create more supportive and harmonious relationships in our lives!
Register now. https://t.ly/qxhyF

25/06/2024

I will be interviewed on "Improving Relationships to Reduce Stress." & I would like to specially invite you to join in.
Date: 26th June 2024, Wednesday
Time: 7.30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Live via Zoom
Register now. https://t.ly/qxhyF

Here is the official invite.
If you're new to Kumuya, this is our complimentary monthly get together for our community to learn and connect. This is where we explore different health & beauty topics, life experiences and where you get to share your beauty journey too.

In this month's session held on Zoom, we'll explore practical strategies for *enhancing communication and behavior to foster healthier family relationships with our spouses and/or children*
By improving relational dynamics, you can better manage your stress levels which can lead to not only a happier outlook in daily life, but also lower the risk of inflammation in the skin & organ caused by excess cortisol from stressful situations.
During our session, we will delve into how small shifts in mindset & changes in language and behavior can have a significant impact on relationship dynamics and overall well-being.

Date: 26th June 2024, Wednesday
Time: 7.30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Live via Zoom

Kumuya Co-founders, Gary and Terry, will be joined by Registered Psychologist, Reg Social Worker & Reg Counsellor, EFT, Hypnosis & NLP Practitioner, Adrian Lim Peng Ann, who's counselled over 3,500 clients from over 1,400 families; trained over 120,000 parents, teachers, students & community; taught 7,000 Tertiary undergrad & post-grads; & provided Clinical Supervision to over 800 psychologists, social workers & counsellors.

If you have specific questions or situations you'd like to discuss, we encourage you to share them in the RSVP form or bring them up during the session.

See you next Wednesday as we explore together how we can create more supportive and harmonious relationships in our lives!
Register now. https://t.ly/qxhyF

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Kumuyans Session_June 2024. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

22/06/2024

"One can only win when the MIND-BODY-EMOTIONS are Aligned & Harmonized for Victory. This is my understanding. The mind alone cannot work well without the Body (Soma) & Emotions (Affect/Feelings) collaborating & synchronizing together.

Shifting the balance from Sympathetic (Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fix) activation towards Parasympathetic (Calm/Rest/Relax/Digest) activation in the Autonomic Nervous System can help reduce the high alert and hypervigilance commonly seen in individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Techniques that promote parasympathetic activity, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, and specific therapeutic approaches, support the mind in transitioning from a state of chronic stress to one of relaxation and calm.

Growing research evidence suggests that combining Talk Therapy with Somatic/Touch Therapies, such as Somatic Experiencing (SE) by Peter Levine, Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), can enhance therapeutic outcomes and potentially provide faster results compared to traditional Talk Therapy alone. However, the effectiveness can vary based on individual cases and specific conditions, and more research is needed to fully validate these findings.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a 'state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.' Health implies rhythmicity and timing inside and among individuals. Thus, health implies a state of interconnectedness with others."

24/05/2024

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23/04/2024

My 57th Birthday Prayer @24/4/2024:
Abba Father, I praise & thank You for being close with me & supporting me with Your Fatherly Love & Grace, for the past 56 years of my life, as your beloved son.
As I bid farewell with gratefulness to my 56th year of my life, I boldly enter into my 57th year, filled with Faith, Hope, Wisdom & Protection through the Power of the Holy Spirit, and walking daily with Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, by my side, beholding His Divine Mercy, and protection, as my Good Shepherd.

Abba Father, continue to support me in my roles that You have bestowed upon me as a son, husband, father & brother, as I continue and live Your call to advance My Personal Mission that You have given to me since 2019:

“To Inspire & Empower Families through Men, beginning with my own family, to journey from Mediocrity to Saintliness in Humility, Sanctity, Holiness & Service, through Psycho-Spiritual Counselling, Coaching, Clinical Supervision, Training & setting up Fraternal Fellowship & Formation groups, with & through sonship to God our Father, brotherhood to God the Son Jesus Christ & Fellowship with the Holy Spirit, towards
Heaven forever”
These I humbly live in the Name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit, One God forever & ever, Amen!