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Procrastination in Students

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

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Embracing Growth in Relationships – Insights from Mou Nyee

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,

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2025 Messages Rooted in Growth

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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