Author’s note: opinions and articles on neurodiversity often generate a great deal of controversy due to how intricately linked the concept is to self-identity. It is not uncommon for people to misinterpret, jump to conclusions, and feel upset at what appears to dismiss or invalidate their experiences. To that note, the author encourages you, theContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: ADHD is real, but it’s A Disorder beyond Having Difficulties with being productive”
Category Archives: Opinion/Commentary
Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) revisited
Three years ago, I wrote a post about how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is often misconstrued, reduced to nothing more than thought challenging, and blamed when it does not appear to work in therapy. Common misconceptions about CBT were addressed in my article then. Today’s post is perhaps a timely update of my previous article,Continue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) revisited”
Opinion/Commentary: A decade in; many decades more.
Ten years ago, in March 2014, I serendipitously entered the field of autism work. Perhaps at the whims and fancies of the universe (pardon the waxing lyrical, in explicit terms, ‘by chance’). I had just completed a year-long stint working at a memory clinic at one of the local hospitals, where working with patients whoContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: A decade in; many decades more.”
Opinion/Commentary: Diagnosing Autism in Adults – A Clinician’s Perspective
Preamble This article was 2 years in the making. Ever since writing the post about diagnosing ADHD in 2021, I’ve been meaning to write one about something closer to my heart – diagnosing autism spectrum condition (ASC). However, many things got in the way, namely emotional barriers and procrastination (this is my 2-year procrastination asContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Diagnosing Autism in Adults – A Clinician’s Perspective”
Opinion/Commentary: Finding the right psychologist in Singapore
Edit 12/9/22: Included a new link and added two parentheses to encourage reading those. A question that I often encounter from people is about finding the right therapist (click on the link to an article about knowing if you’ve got a good therapist). Now a psychotherapist is an umbrella term for people from a varietyContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Finding the right psychologist in Singapore”
Opinion/Commentary: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Science or Pseudoscience?
Note: an updated review was published on 18/05/2024. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly contentious psychotherapeutic modality. To some, it’s a saving grace. In fact, a recent CNA Insider documentary seemingly espoused the benefits of EMDR in the treatment of specific phobias. To others however, EMDR represents the many wrongs in theContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Science or Pseudoscience?”
Opinion/Commentary: Diagnosing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This is the third and final part of our Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) series of posts. The first and second posts reviewed evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents, as well as for adults with ADHD. In this final post, we will be sharing why ADHD diagnosis isn’t as simple as you might think. ADHD has seenContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Diagnosing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)”
Opinion/Commentary: When help harms – the unintended adverse effects of psychotherapy
Psychotherapy (or talk therapy) is a divisive topic. To some, it’s a saving grace. To others, it is nothing more than a scam. Efficacy studies on the positive impact of psychotherapy have also been varied. The American Psychiatric Association estimated that up to 75% of individuals who have had psychotherapy benefitted from it. Moritz etContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: When help harms – the unintended adverse effects of psychotherapy”
Opinion/Commentary: Pandemic Fatigue – The Reason We Struggle with COVID-19 Restrictions?
When the most recent partial lockdown was announced (i.e. “Phase 2 – Heightened Alert”, 16 May – 13 June 2021), I felt a tinge of anger. I had just gotten into the rhythm of going to exercise classes a few times each week, and felt robbed of my routine. An added sting came from theContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Pandemic Fatigue – The Reason We Struggle with COVID-19 Restrictions?”
Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Deceptively Simple, Genuinely Complex
Note: a newer article on the subject was posted on 11/05/2024. Recently, I was on the Internet when a rant in an online forum caught my attention. It was from a supposed psychotherapist who was currently undergoing therapy themselves (gender neutral). In it, they shared their exasperation with CBT and positive psychology, going on aboutContinue reading “Opinion/Commentary: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Deceptively Simple, Genuinely Complex”
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