Life Transitions: Relocations

Life Transitions: Relocations

Exploring the challenges of moving from one country to another. Following on from last month’s focus on life transitions, this month we turn our attention to a particular transition undertaken by many Hong Kong and expat families in increasing numbers over the past 5...
Executive Functions and Child Development

Executive Functions and Child Development

Why is it so Important for Academic Achievement & Good Health Executive functions are a set of high-level cognitive processes that allow us to plan, initiate, monitor, and adjust our behaviour in order to achieve our goals. These functions are often referred to as...
No Bad Parts

No Bad Parts

I really enjoy watching the Disney movie “Inside Out,” and I often recommend the film to my clients. The protagonist of the movie is a little girl named Riley and her emotions – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear. These emotional characters help Riley face...
What is ‘Mental Hygiene’?

What is ‘Mental Hygiene’?

The latest mental health buzzword has been circulating the Internet, but what does it really mean for us, and what are its essential components? Hygiene, health and safety have been popular phrases used in almost every post-Covid setting. We’re all being reminded to...