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Adverse Childhood Experiences

Published March 2022

Studies have shown that individuals who have had an Adverse Childhood Experience are more likely to develop mental and physical illnesses in adulthood. EMCC Counsellor Sanny Chen explains. What is ACE? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2000), …

Training Dates and Other Announcements

Published February 2022

New dates for Gottman training, Clinical Supervision and Marriage Preparation Programme have been announced. Also, EMCC appoints a new Executive Director. Training Dates and other Announcements New dates for Gottman training, Clinical Supervision and Marriage Preparation Programme have been …

Adam’s Journey

Published February 2022

“I found myself struggling to juggle the demands placed on me. Seeing how I was quite close to actually carrying out my suicidal thoughts scared me a lot.” Adam* writes about his journey. Adam’s Journey* Last year I started …

Trauma and Recovery

Published February 2022

What are the symptoms of trauma? How does one recover from it? EMCC Senior Psychotherapist Dawn Tan provides some answers and advice. Trauma is not what happens to you… To paraphrase Dr Gabo Mate, a renowned Hungarian Canadian physician who …

What is Grief?

Published November 2021

What does grief feel and look like? When does normal sadness become a concern? EMCC Counsellor and certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Ms Chew Hwee Min, answers your questions. Q: What does grief feel and look like? CHM: Grief is …

Workplace Stress

Published November 2021

There are many situations at the workplace that could be sources of different levels of stress. When does that stress become problematic? EMCC Counsellor Ms. Sanny Chen provides some insights and advice. Q: Why is stress bad for us? …

A Letter from EMCC Executive Director

Published November 2021

As more people than ever experience stress and anxiety, EMCC’s mission is even more important today. EMCC Executive Director Jeannie Chiu explains. After almost two years of learning to live with Covid-19, some of us have almost forgotten what …

5 Things you may not know about EMCC

Published October 2021

What is the most common presenting issue for counselling cases at EMCC? What percentage of EMCC clients qualify for subsidised fees? Executive Director Jeannie Chiu provides some answers and insights into EMCC. 1. What is the most common presenting issue …

Cheng’s Story

Published October 2021

Last year, almost in desperation, Cheng* and husband came to EMCC to seek help for her two children. A year later, she sees herself and the world in a completely different way. Tell us a bit about yourself and what …

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