For what is Clinical Psychology? It is, ultimately, helping the child/adult understand how his brain works and finding the right environment that will enable him to prosper and bloom.
Whether planning for education, career or retirement, it’s always good to have a plan B. We are not in control of many things in our life and, sometimes, things do not go as we had planned. So it is always good to have a plan B (or even plan C!). Contrary to what some people…
Is your son or daughter exhibiting the following behaviors? • Difficulty planning and prioritizing tasks/activities and managing time. • Difficulty keeping things organized and is always losing things • Difficulty starting any task (e.g. homework) on his/her own and finishing assignments/projects by the deadline • Easily forgeting lessons, multi-step instructions • Makes careless mistakes and…
I attended a symposium on neurocognitive functioning in Singapore last month. Some take home messages that are important and relevant to us as we go into our senior years healthfully and gracefully!! A lot of the lectures were focused on the importance of maintaining good vascular health to delay the onset of dementia. Research is…
I have been asked how one can handle anxiety. These are ways you can help yourself: 1. First, know yourself and what triggers your attacks. When you are about to experience or are going through an anxiety attack, observe your thoughts and write them down. This will help you identify the triggers of your anxiety…
We all strive to live a happy and full life. We can help ourselves attain this happy state by making the following activities a part of daily living: Proper nutrition – include lots of fruits and vegetables in your daily meals. Eat just enough to keep you well nourished and hydrated. Exercise – may be…