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For 18 years, my world revolved around my family. Those years were filled with meaning and love yet when it was time to return to work, I found myself standing at a crossroads. It was both exciting and daunting to rediscover who I was beyond my familiar roles. That experience
Happy Parents’ Day to you! As we celebrate Father’s Day this year, we want to take a moment to honour all the parents and caregivers who show up with love, patience, and quiet strength—even when it’s not easy. At our centre, we often witness the beautiful and complex journey of
Photo: The Straits Times / Chong Jun Liang A Symptom, Not a Habit In a school setting like Singapore’s, where academic performance is highly emphasised and time is always ticking toward the next assessment, procrastination is often misunderstood as laziness or poor time management. However, from a counsellor’s perspective, procrastination
With nearly three decades of experience in counselling across diverse settings—including specialized work with couples over the past 4 to 5 years—I deeply understand how family-of-origin dynamics shape adult relationships. Early attachment wounds, such as emotional neglect or inconsistent parenting, can resurface in relationships, sometimes leading to feelings of abandonment,
Over the past two months, Awaken has been deeply engaged in the nursing home project—so much so that we lost track of time. These six weeks have been profoundly meaningful, spent in the company of our elderly friends, whose combined ages exceed 750 years. In this journey, they have shown
2024 has been a year of transformation and growth for us at Awaken Counselling Centre (ACC). From moving into our main office, welcoming three new colleagues, and enhancing our systems, this year has been a defining chapter in our journey. But with growth comes reflection. Just as a tree must
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