I've been thinking a lot about this issue these past few weeks. In the class this semester, we got the theoretical background of some clinical tests or assessments tools. We even have weekly practicum and reports for sure. Sometimes during scoring times and analyzing the tests results, I wonder to myself, do we really practicing … Continue reading Psychologist: Fortune Teller or Witch Doctor?
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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
Riding on an emotional roller-coaster
He calls me every now and then; he sends me sms or emails. He always asks about my conditions, worrying about my solitary life and keeps on praying for me. He is such a nice best friend to me. You can see that from his behavior toward me. On the other time, he would scream … Continue reading Riding on an emotional roller-coaster
Suicidal Tendency
So, these past few days I've seen and heard at least 2 incidents of young woman who were going to do suicide. One of them is now a celebrity, because she came up in a national TV show. The other one is my old friend... Let's start with the first girl, she climbed up a … Continue reading Suicidal Tendency
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
Choose Love Not Abuse
Choose Love Not Abuse is national program arranged by a group of four final year undergraduates from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU). This program aims to save the victims of abusive partners in their relationships. The forms of abuses are physical, emotional, psychological and sexual. … Continue reading Choose Love Not Abuse
Making Decision
We live day by day by making decision continuously. Started with a small issue: what will we have for breakfast? Scramble egg or toast or cereal? then it goes into a bigger issue: what will i do if i meet my friend who had backstabbed me? and ... it's getting bigger: who will be my … Continue reading Making Decision
Celebrity Mental Disorders
I'm not going to write any columns on celebrity gossips. I just watched this show on E! a few nights ago and I thought I would love to comment on that matter: celebrity mental disorders. These days the position of psychologists or psychiatrist have been added to the top list of medical helpers. People seek … Continue reading Celebrity Mental Disorders
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