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Breaking the Stigma: Talking Openly About Teen Mental Health
In today's fast-paced and highly interconnected world, adolescents face a myriad of challenges that can significantly impact their mental...
Fecha Yap
Jul 28, 20233 min read


The Impact of Bullying on Teen Mental Health: Understanding and Addressing the Consequences
Bullying has become an unfortunate reality in many teenagers' lives, both in physical spaces and online. The effects of bullying can...
Fecha Yap
Jul 6, 20233 min read


How to Validate Your Child or Teen's Feelings: Nurturing Emotional Well-being
Validating your child or teen's feelings is crucial for their emotional well-being and building a strong parent-child relationship. By...
Fecha Yap
Jul 6, 20232 min read


Regression during Transitions: Helping Children Navigate Change
Transitions are an inevitable part of a child's life, whether it's starting a new school, moving to a different home, or welcoming a new...
Fecha Yap
Jul 6, 20233 min read


Understanding Teenage Mental Health: Common Challenges and Coping Strategies
Teenage years are a time of immense growth and self-discovery. However, this phase also brings its fair share of challenges, including...
Fecha Yap
Jul 6, 20233 min read


The Role of Play Therapy in Promoting Self-esteem and Confidence in Children
Play is an essential aspect of a child's development. It serves as a natural and instinctive way for children to explore, express...
Fecha Yap
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Exploring the Power of Play Therapy in Building Social Skills
Play therapy is an effective therapeutic approach that utilises the power of play to help children and even adults navigate emotional,...
Fecha Yap
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Using Play Therapy Techniques to Enhance Emotional Expression in Children
Emotional expression plays a crucial role in children's overall development and well-being. However, some children may struggle with...
Fecha Yap
Jun 14, 20233 min read


Play Therapy: Enhancing Parent-Child Relationships Through Play
Strong and healthy parent-child relationships are crucial for a child's emotional, cognitive, and social development. While parenting...
Fecha Yap
Jun 9, 20233 min read


The Benefits of Group Play Therapy for Children, Pre-teens and Teens.
Group play therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that can provide numerous benefits for children, pre-teens, and teens facing...
Fecha Yap
Jun 4, 20233 min read


My Experience as a Play Therapist in Singapore.
As a Play Therapist in Singapore, I've had the privilege of working with children from various backgrounds who have experienced a wide...
Fecha Yap
May 13, 20232 min read


How Play Therapy Can Help an Introverted Child
Introverted children are often misunderstood and overlooked in a society that values extroverted behavior. However, introverted children...
Fecha Yap
May 13, 20232 min read


How a Child Who Has Experienced Emotional Abuse Can Benefit from Play Therapy
Emotional abuse can have a lasting impact on a child's or Teen's mental health and well-being. It can lead to feelings of low...
Fecha Yap
May 13, 20232 min read


How Your Child with Depression Can Benefit from Play Therapy
Depression is a common mental health issue among children, and it can be especially challenging for parents to navigate. As a parent, it...
Fecha Yap
May 13, 20233 min read


What Play Therapy does for children with Autism
Autism is a complex developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. Children with autism often...
Fecha Yap
Apr 20, 20232 min read


5 Reasons Why Mental Health is Important for Your Child or Teen.
As a parent, you want to ensure your child or teen is healthy and happy. While physical health is important, it's essential not to...
Fecha Yap
Apr 20, 20233 min read


How to Identify Stress in Children and How Play Therapy Can Help
As parents, we always want our children to be happy and healthy. However, children can also experience stress and anxiety, just like...
Fecha Yap
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Bullying – What are the signs and how can play therapy help?
It can be difficult to learn about your child being bullied, as a parent you may want to intervene and bring some resolution to the...
Fecha Yap
Apr 4, 20233 min read


Why Transitions are Tough for Children, Pre-teens, and Teenagers
Your child, pre-teen, or teenager experiences a transition when they move from one activity to another. For example, arriving at an...
Fecha Yap
Mar 18, 20233 min read


Why Your Pre-Teen or Teen still needs to “Play”
Yes, if you've followed our blogs for some time now, you'll find that we talk about"Play" as something that will follow us from childhood...
Fecha Yap
Mar 11, 20234 min read
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