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October 23, 2020

Why can’t I stop myself from scrolling my phone? The neurological reason behind social media addiction.

A recently launched documentary, “The social dilemma” explored the harm caused by social media in terms of exploitation of its user, social media addiction, its effect on mental health and its...

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October 16, 2020

Why is mindfulness so popular in recent years? How can we benefit from practicing mindfulness?

The practice of mindfulness meditation is gaining popularity in recent years in many countries. Many programs, such as Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), for learning to practice...

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October 09, 2020

A reflection on the movie “Tenet” in relation to childhood trauma

If you have watched the movie “Tenet”, you may find the idea of inverted entropy, which allows people to move backwards through time, creative and exciting. In the movie, the Protagonist’s...

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September 30, 2020

A journey without an end – from 12th anniversary of private practice to de-stigmatisation of mental illnesses

The 12th anniversary of my private practice on 28th September 2020 signifies a milestone for a new page. My assistant, Lap, and I are planning a new venture to be launched...

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September 25, 2020

Everyone of us has one’s own “hero journey” in the face of all the chaos in recent one year

No one will reject the idea that chaos are everywhere in this city in recent one year. The social unrest in Hong Kong and the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of...

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September 18, 2020

Can we accurately spot a liar?

If every time you arrive at home from work, your mother is in the kitchen cooking dinner. You will probably be surprised when you cannot find your mother in the kitchen...

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September 11, 2020

In the face of all the losses and changes, we need to accept impermanence in life

When I went for a walk in the nature recently, I contemplated the leaves of trees are going to fall gradually in autumn. Autumn may be a time for us to...

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September 04, 2020

What can I do if my child refuses to go to school after physical schooling resume in September?

As announced by the Education Bureau, physical schooling will be resumed gradually on 23rd September. For many students, resuming physical schooling may be exciting news because they can see their friends...

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August 28, 2020

As a Clinical Psychologist, can I treat my family members or friends?

As a clinical psychologist, my family members and friends frequently ask me for advice in mental health, relationship issues and other problems, such as work stress. Sometimes, someone in my social...

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August 21, 2020

How can we cultivate compassion in the workplace?

In the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, many people resumed working from home. Working parents are busy with juggling between work and childcare.  Many workers are forced to take no pay...

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August 14, 2020

Developmental trauma may be related to aloofness in socializing in one’s social circle

Many of my clients suffer from social anxiety in different levels of severity. Some of them are very successful professionals or businessmen, who have adequate social skills and harmonious relationships with...

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August 07, 2020

What does the movie “Cast Away” tell us about resilience in the face of the third wave of the pandemic in Hong Kong?

When I think about what Hongkongers are facing in the third wave of the pandemic, the movie, “Cast Away”, popped up in my mind. The movie was launched in 2000. It...

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July 31, 2020

Sooner or later, we may need to go through the COVID-19 test. What psychological impact we may experience? How can we diffuse our worries?

One of my friends had sore throat and cough few days ago. She went to a private hospital for medical treatment. After knowing her symptoms, the staff of the hospital required...

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July 24, 2020

We need an anchor in our lives in the face of all the uncertainty and chaos in the third wave of pandemic

As the reported confirmed cases of COVID-19 reached record high this week in Hong Kong, there is still no sign of the pandemic being in control. Many people in the workforce...

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July 17, 2020

What are the basic emotions? Why is it important for us to experience these emotions?

As drivers, most of us had experienced a surge of fear when another driver in another lane cut the line and was on the verge of crashing into our cars. Within...

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July 10, 2020

We all need to be grounded in the face of the new national security law

The new national security law tailor-made for Hong Kong took effect on 30 June with the full text of the law being released on the same day. Many Hongkongers worried that...

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July 03, 2020

How long does a course of psychotherapy usually last?

One of my clients with narcissistic personality traits and impulse control problem initiated psychotherapy by himself when he knew his personality issues and frequent temper outbursts affected the well-being of himself...

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June 26, 2020

The anxiety behind school refusal for teenagers and its relation to attachment issue

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schooling was suspended for a few months and students were staying home to study and attend online classes. Some of my teenage clients experienced high level...

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June 19, 2020

A psychological perspective on racism

The death of George Floyd in custody in the USA ignited global demonstrations against police brutality and racism. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic also unleashed racism and xenophobia. It...

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June 12, 2020

Do our perceptions reflect the reality?

One of my clients who is a very successful professional sees himself as a very inadequate person with shame and self doubts. Another client of mine with eating disorder and is...

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