Dr Phoebe Lau7 days ago2 min5 tips to get you through self-isolationIn these unsettling times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to take care of our mental health.
Eleanor ShaoFeb 264 minWhat Makes a Healthy Relationship? How do we know what a healthy relationship looks like realistically? And, why should we care?
Eleanor ShaoFeb 133 minLove, Romance & Self-LoveAttachment styles are frameworks that reflect the way a person interact with one another in close relationship.
Eleanor ShaoJan 284 minWhat is trauma?There are a couple of very important events and dates in the month of January that need acknowledging and proper processing.
Eleanor ShaoDec 20, 20193 minWhat to do when the Holidays bring up Negative Feelings or MemoriesMovies, music and the media all seem to feed us a very specific image of Christmas, and how one should spend their time during the holidays. The recurring im...
Eleanor ShaoDec 12, 20193 minHow to Handle Difficult Family Members during the HolidaysSome tips to help you keep your cool this Christmas period - we hope it helps!
Eleanor ShaoDec 10, 20191 minFestivities Series: Coping during the HolidaysFor many of us, Christmas, or even the whole month of December, can be a stressful and triggering period. This could be due to several reasons: the stress of...
Eleanor ShaoDec 5, 20193 minCan our personality impact our mental health?Understanding our personality is a common topic of interest. A quick Google search produces numerous ways of thinking and testing our personality. You may ha...
Dr Phoebe LauAug 29, 20192 minWhy you can't change, even though you know you want to.You keep promising yourself to stick to an exercise routine, or meditation practice but every time time those promises seem to fall short.
Dr Phoebe LauJul 31, 20192 min4 ideas to help tackle low moodLow mood or depressed mood can take hold on anyone. If you're feeling like this, here are 4 ideas to start tackling your low mood.
Dr Phoebe LauJun 20, 20192 min4 Quick Ways to Deal with Anxiety at WorkI’m often asked for a few quick tools to manage anxiety when it loudly announces its presence at work. Our first goal is to calm our body in
Dr Phoebe LauJun 13, 20193 minHow to rest to recover and boost performanceFor those who think resting is lazy, your brain is doing much more than you think! To help your brain do it’s thing, here are a few tips!
Dr Phoebe LauJun 3, 20193 minSick of comfort eating? Try mindful eating.Comfort eating is a common, but unhelpful, way of coping with painful or uncomfortable emotions, and even boredom. Mindful eating is one way
Dr Phoebe LauMay 24, 20192 minUsing mindfulness for painful emotionsMost of us are really bad at accepting and tolerating painful emotions. Whether that’s variations of sadness, disappointment, or anger.
Dr Phoebe LauMay 16, 20192 min3 surprising reasons to practice mindfulness this monthThere are 3 surprising reasons to practice mindfulness this month. Besides changing your brain structures, can you guess the three?
Dr Phoebe LauMay 9, 20192 minYour breath holds the keyIf you practice yoga or meditation regularly you may already know know why the breath is important. But, if you're new to this, don't worry. We're going to p...
Dr Phoebe LauMay 2, 20194 minIt's mindfulness month!It’s all about mindfulness this month! If you haven’t heard about it, you’re missing out! I think of mindfulness as a life philosophy and a powerful psycholo...
Dr Phoebe LauApr 11, 20194 min3 ways to master burnoutEver feel like you’re exhausted, stressed, and de-motivated? You maybe suffering from the common burnout. Burnout occurs when what you put into work and lif...
Dr Phoebe LauApr 3, 20192 minUsing your values to deal with stress"It’s not the destination, it’s the journey that matters.” You’ve probably heard this a million times, but I think it’s more relevant now than ever. We seem ...
Dr Phoebe LauMar 28, 20193 min5 ways to fall asleep as quickly as possibleTrouble with sleep is one of the most popular topics discussed in my therapy room. It’s an integral part of our mental and physical health, and our cognitive...
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