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The Inner Child's Influence on our Daily Lives

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The Inner Child's Influence on our Daily Lives

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30 Seconds: Why childhood needs still matter in adulthood

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30 Seconds: Why childhood needs still matter in adulthood

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Panic-Buying during the Coronavirus

Why do people panic buy? Does trauma play a part? How can we remain calm? Listen in to my chat with Noreen Mir at RTHK3 on her 123 Show...

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Why I Love Schema Therapy...

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Relationship Healing - 10 Minute Visualization

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Relationship Healing - 10 Minute Visualization

Difficult relationships weigh on our hearts and minds. This visualization helps you to process your feelings and express what's in your...

The Trauma Experience: How Trauma traps us in a Time Capsule

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The Trauma Experience: How Trauma traps us in a Time Capsule

Psychologist DR. ESSLIN TERRIGHENA explains how trauma can trap us in a time capsule and suck us back in even years after the traumatic...

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Are you Avoiding Closeness?

Do you want a relationship, but worry that a partner may take away your independence and autonomy? Are you concerned about losing...

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How is Self-Sabotage Holding You Back?

Have you ever been in a really good place in a relationship, but suddenly start acting differently? You push your partner away, test...

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TRANSFORM YOUR ANXIETY INTO POWER

You suddenly notice an increase in heartrate and breathing, your palms get sweaty, and you can’t shake that queasy feeling at the pit of...

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Recognizing Depression

People tend to think that depression involves being sad and hiding away from the world. While that may be a part of it, depression can be...

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Embracing Vulnerability

Your partner makes a silly comment over dinner, but suddenly the energy between you abruptly changes. You might feel tears stinging at...

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OUR FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES

For more information or to book a consultation with psychologist Dr. Esslin Terrighena, please contact (852) 2521 4668 or...

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RIDING YOUR EMOTION WAVE

For more information or to book a consultation with psychologist Dr. Esslin Terrighena, please contact (852) 2521 4668 or...

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HEALTHY ADULT VS. INNER CRITIC

For more information or to book a consultation with psychologist Dr. Esslin Terrighena, please contact (852) 2521 4668 or...

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HOW MUCH PERSONAL SPACE DO YOU NEED?

Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in Asia. When commuting on public transport, most of us have probably felt like our...

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Playing in Therapy

After seeing glimpses of what therapy may look like in movies and TV shows, we may have formed the impression that therapy involves...

WHAT DOES THE LOUDEST VOICE IN YOUR HEAD SAY?

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WHAT DOES THE LOUDEST VOICE IN YOUR HEAD SAY?

“Work harder or you’ll never amount to anything?” – “You’re a bad friend, and no one really likes you anyway.” – “You are embarrassing.”...

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HOW CAN WE CHANGE OUR BEHAVIOURS?

Often we see ourselves engaging in dysfunctional behavioural patterns and know that they are not good for us, but we still struggle to...

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The Therapeutic Alliance

At the heart of any successful therapy lies the therapeutic alliance. The working relationship you have built with your psychologist will...

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The Importance of Reflection

For many people, the first session with a psychologist is full of uncertainty. Are they able to help me? Does psychotherapy actually...

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