I always believe that as a psychologist I own the honor to learn many factual things about others - while I am doing my work. Since this is Friday night, let we discuss something light - relationship. I am inspired by many cases that I have found on site - abusive relationship, gay relationship, cheating … Continue reading Oh Well, Relationship!
Category: reflection
What a 3-year-old Girl Can Think of
Regarding myself as a proud Aunt, I would like to share numbers of conversation between my niece, Ellicia, a smart and critical 3-year-old with the adults around her. Night Prayer Every night Ellice would close her day by saying grace with her mom. At first her mom say the grace in Indonesia and she followed … Continue reading What a 3-year-old Girl Can Think of
King’s Speech – When Stuttering is Psychological
It didn't surprise me when Colin Firth won the 83rd Academy Award as the Best Actor for his character as King George VI in "King's Speech". He gave his best in the movie - the expression of being a failure could be read aloud and clear on his character. According to DSM-IV-TR, Stuttering is one … Continue reading King’s Speech – When Stuttering is Psychological
The Soloist – From My Perspective
One of my student in University (Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, Indonesia) suggested me to watch a movie, The Soloist. He said that the movie would be a benefit for our discussion in Social Intervention class. So, I gave myself a try. He was right. The Soloist is a story about a homeless man, named … Continue reading The Soloist – From My Perspective
Exploring Human Mind
This week is my 3rd week of working at Premier Hospital Surabaya (Ramsay Health Care). The experience itself is priceless. Thanks to Josephine Ratna for her trust on me and -most of all- the knowledge and opportunities given to me. Through the meetings with my clients, I learned that human mind is something big. It … Continue reading Exploring Human Mind
A Lesson From Paper Shredder
Today I spent my time by working. Not the office or clinical work, but my casual work. I have a part-time job at BRIDGE office, which facilitate Sister School Program between Australia and Indonesia. I've been working there for almost 5 years (since AEC office). BRIDGE is a project funded by Australian Government, and therefore … Continue reading A Lesson From Paper Shredder
2010 Happenings
The year of 2010 is coming to its end. The journey of this year varies for each and everyone of us. Some people may end this year with grateful hearts and being thankful for the happenings. But some of us may end this year with weariness and anxiety (they keep on adding the negative thoughts … Continue reading 2010 Happenings
The Gosselins
It is my new interest! The Gosselins ... also well-known as 'Jon and Kate plus eight' Well, twinship is not a new thing for me. I have identical twin brothers and my Bachelor theses was also about the dependency on twins in their adolescence years. I have heard about this family a few years ago, … Continue reading The Gosselins
Journey of Faith
If you read this piece of writing, you'll easily note my point as a Catholic. Yes, I'm about to write and share about Mother Mary and rosary. As we all know, Catholic church respect Mother Mary as a Holy Queen as well as the mother of our saviour, Jesus Christ. And this week is very … Continue reading Journey of Faith
Another Side of Sunday Mass
Today (Nov 28) is the first Advent week, in which Catholic church is welcoming the new year of liturgical calendar - year A. There are 3 years of liturgical calendar - A, B, and C. I'm not going to write about the liturgical calendar now. Because I'm about to write the other side of Sunday … Continue reading Another Side of Sunday Mass