by Dr Sam Tan, Senior Clinical Psychologist Bring glory to the family Don’t shame the family; or make us lose Face Don’t air dirty laundry in public These are the implicit cultural injunctions that underpin a lot of Asian societies and cultures. And they add on another level of complexity in the coming […]
Coming out is one of the biggest milestones in the life of someone from the LGBTI community . It can be a freeing and liberating experience. It is also a nerve wracking prospect that is associated with a lot of anticipatory anxiety. Every person’s experience is different. below are some tips and points for consideration […]
I read an article about the falling divorce rates. It also points out decreased divorce rates in certain older demographics. It was thought the in previous decades the divorce rates had soared to leave couples thinking what is the point. Below is the article you can have a read for your self. Some highlights are […]
Some LGBTQI links The following blog is intended to provide a brief basic source of information regarding LGBTQI topics, please have a look and put them into context . A balanced and educated perspective is always helpful. If you are dealing with any of these issues you do not need to do it alone. The […]
The following is an excerpt from Irwin Krieger’s book ‘Helping Your Transgender Teen – A Guide for Parents’. “Telling the extended family and friends of the family is a stressful experience for most parents of transsexual teens. Fear of rejection and criticism, or fear of causing unmanageable distress for older family members is common. Many […]
Now, more than ever, young people are coming out to their parents as early as the age of 14. When families are supportive and accepting, this can be an enormously beneficial experience to the person coming out. Family support increases self-esteem and often helps prevent or minimize feelings of depression, suicidal thoughts and risky behaviours. […]
In comparison to other times in Western history, modern women have more life style choices and personal freedom than ever, yet it appears that those choices and freedoms have come at a price. While pre-20th century women certainly had issues to deal with and obstacles to overcome, their role in society, while quite restricted, was […]
Whether we realise it or not, every day we exchange our skills and energy for the opportunity to live in a structured society where, generally, we are safe, able to earn a living and pursue our dreams and aspirations. We do this by being good citizens, living within the boundaries of our laws and customs, […]
Having a loving, supportive and on-going relationship with their parents is just as important to adults as it was for them as babies and very young children. Parents have a hugely influential role in the overall development of their children and many adults still seek the approval of their parents in much of their decision […]
When to disclose your trans status is a very complicated issue indeed, and is a topic that has been under hot debate for a while in the trans community. When dating someone who is not transgender and is not aware of your trans status, the matter can become very tricky with a variety of views […]