So yeah, all of my classmate in Masters of Psych are now doing our internship. Some are at the schools, special needs centre, orphanage, child protection bureau and many more. Practically, we haven't seen each other for a while. So, last Thursday night, the 3 of us decided to have dinner together at Malay Village, … Continue reading During Internship…
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Our Origins
When I watching X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a few hours earlier, I thought to myself about human's origins. We all have our own stories in this life. We inherited genes from our parents, which makes us as who we are now... Wolverine is my favorite character in X-Men. He is strong, kind-hearted and yet able to … Continue reading Our Origins
Kindergarten Students and Blackberry
Last week, I have to teach 4 students in 3 different private classes, because my asisstant couldn't come. It was started at 7am with twin girls aged 5. They come from a very rich family in my hometown. So rich until they have their own Blackberry! It shocked me a lot ... They came to … Continue reading Kindergarten Students and Blackberry
Parents are Craving to be Famous
This story is a bit ridiculous, but yet happened. So, my niece is a student in a baby club in Malang, East Java. Last Tuesday, the principle called my sister-in-law. She said that my niece is chosen to be the model of that school and her photo will be on the brochures and other promotional … Continue reading Parents are Craving to be Famous
When a Child is Exploring This World
I read books on children development, trying to memorize the stages by Kohlberg, Piaget or Freud. But none of them is ever satisfied me as I watch my niece grows up. She's turning 2 on April 16. I know that she's a little girl in our eyes, but her exploration toward this world is amazing, … Continue reading When a Child is Exploring This World
Child Worker: Soul for Sale
Children are meant to be happy. They are created by our God to enjoy their surroundings and be happy with their life. But, when we look outside our windows, we can see many children are having hard times. They have to work full-time in their childhood in order to support their family economic life. Many … Continue reading Child Worker: Soul for Sale
I’m a Nanny’s Child
It's a normal phenomenon in Indonesia to see a child with nanny. Child sticks with nanny, from the earliest morning until bedtime again. Nanny is being responsible to prepare a child's food, vitamins and school work. Nanny is also responsible to play with the child and also to accompany the child to play games. Nanny … Continue reading I’m a Nanny’s Child
Observation and Interview with Children
Finally, we’re done the first section of psychological assessments weeks! Last week on Friday, we had an observation and interview session with children aged 6-10 years old. I brought my niece and nephew to my class. The room for interview was small and designed to be a practice room for students. I was with my … Continue reading Observation and Interview with Children
What A Picture Can Tell
I met this young boy this afternoon on an hour session. He was a cute boy with glasses and rabbit-like teeth. His posture was good and he looked quite tall for his age. This 5-year-old boy was called K. His mom came to see me last week and told me stories about K at schools … Continue reading What A Picture Can Tell
Story of 13-year-old Dad
Being a father is a huge responsibility. Not just in a way that father has to take care of the whole family, but also the demand of having emotional stability and ability to make decision. I bumped into this headline in Yahoo! about a 13-year-old Dad in England, called Alfie Patten. He had one night … Continue reading Story of 13-year-old Dad
My Writing Paper 