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Why I’m Becoming a Counsellor

I can't wait to incorporate counselling into my career, and integrate it with my existing profession as a digital marketing strategy. I don't exactly know what it looks like, but I'm so excited for how it might turn out.

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When Distance Turns Into Crisis

Distance has always been the main supporting character in my life story. But after experiencing my recent crisis in Shanghai, I’ve come to recognise that distance can enable me to arrive in a crisis state that’s highly negative and debilitating.

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Deconstructing My Idea Of Addiction

Studying addiction changed my perception of what it means to become an addict. It has given me a new way to empathise with people and empowered my belief in applying internal resilience and strengths-based practices to therapeutic work.

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When Discipline Leads to Shame

The childhood experience is more than just a moment of nostalgia; it is the crucial point where we define the way we value and approach our emotions.

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Brand Assets of 2020

For the first time, I’ll be documenting and celebrating marketing assets that defined my year. Each of these assets come from a wide range of businesses and industries, but in their own way have made my year less daunting, more inspired, and better informed.

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The songs of 2020

Every year I've kept my tradition to compile and select the music that mattered to me. This year felt more important than ever. The following are in no specific order, but I've kept my last song as the epitome of what I think 2020 has been.

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Professional and Personal

Before I studied group counselling, my academic journey was disconnected with the personal life that I was living. But after finishing the module, I can experience a unique marriage of both my counselling education and professional career.

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