By Andrew Adler, Ph.D., Director and Clinical Psychologist,Adler Family Centre, Hong KongRecent news in Hong Kong may have confused and frightened many of our children. As adults, it’s a challenge for many of us to remain calm after seeing videos and photos of, hearing about and even witnessing these events. ...
Date Posted: August 6, 2019
Categories: Anxiety, Child Development, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / ...
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
Stress is both a blessing and a curse. We need enough stress to motivate us to get out of bed in the morning and accomplish our goals. However, too much pressure can damage our mental and physical health. Finding balance with family, work and other relationships can be a challenge if you are ...
Aug 5
Categories: Stress Management
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Sometimes we might find ourselves in high-pressure situations with our spouse or co-workers, which can lead to heated arguments and conflict. When we feel under attack, it is easy to become defensive and want to counterattack. Here is a quick guide to managing conflict.The person you are in ...
Aug 5
Categories: Communication Disorders Problems, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Life includes a certain amount of suffering. Some of the sufferings include rejection, failure, loss and trauma. When we are going through a difficult time, it can be hard to see the light. When we are depressed or sad, we can only remember the depressed or sad times. It can be ...
Aug 5
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
We live in a world with instant validation or instant invalidation, thanks to social media. If we compare ourselves to what we see on social media, we might feel bad about ourselves or our own lives. The key here is to remember that people only post what they want you to see or believe ...
Aug 5
Categories: Self-Care / Self Compassion, Self-Confidence, Self-Criticism, ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
by monicaborschel | Jul 3, 2019 | Aug 5 Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Adjusting to Change / Life ... Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
by monicaborschel | Jul 10, 2019 | Aug 5 Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Complex PTSD, Ending a relationship ... Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
by monicaborschel | Jul 17, 2019 | Aug 5 Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Ending a relationship issues, Post ... Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
Divorce is stressful. It can be even more stressful if a judge court orders psychological evaluation for custody. The order usually happens in high conflict divorces where the divorcing parents are unable to agree about custody outside of court or in mediation. Playing games with the psychologist, the court and the judge is a bad idea ...
Aug 5
Categories: Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
People often confuse resilience with “being tough” or “toughing it out.” A misconception is that you either have resilience, or you don’t. ...
Aug 5
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Post Traumatic ...
Written By:
Dr Monica Borschel
By Andrew Adler, Ph.D.Director and Clinical Psychologist, Adler Family Centreadlerfamilycentre.com.hk Remember when you were a child. You couldn’t wait for summer; the end of school, the start of days spent outdoors with family and friends enjoying life. For many adults, however, summer is far less enjoyable. Summer depression is a very ...
Aug 1
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Depression
Written By:
Andrew Adler, Ph.D.
At any point in your life, you may experience feelings of being down, demotivated, and burned out. These are all symptoms of depression. If you find yourself in such a difficult situation, courageously seek the professional help of a psychologist. A professional counselor can guide you towards overcoming your depression and helps you move ...
Jul 25
Categories: Positive Psychology
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I enjoy watching the sun when it rises. It’s beautiful. But I get to savor it only for awhile because it sets.One way or another, every thing or experience must end. There’s no such thing as a lifetime insurance or guarantee. That includes relationships.Psychotherapist Dr. Irvin ...
Jul 24
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Relationships & Marriage, ...
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Some say that women are like the weather, so unpredictable! But, when her partner ignores her for the better of himself, it is then the woman slowly starts to feel unhappy in the marriage. When the two of you stand at the altar to take each other vows, you tend to say it with meaning and from your ...
Jul 16
Categories: Marital Counseling, Relationships & Marriage
Written By:
Couples Therapist Shivani Misri Sadhoo
”Straighten up or leave,” says Mary to her husband Don. He left. And things still worked out beautifully for her.
Jul 13
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Infidelity, Marital Counseling
Written By:
Dr. Angelo Subida, Psychotherapist
Three practices (including the V-word) for more genuine and lasting relationships:Have you ever been frustrated with how difficult it is to meet genuine, real people? Or disappointed in how elusive intimate relationships seem to be? Maybe you’re just curious about how to connect with others in more authentic ways. If you can relate, this ...
Jul 13
Categories: Relationships & Marriage
Written By:
Robert Oleskevich @ Hero's Journey Therapy