{"id":9245,"date":"2025-01-01T10:18:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T02:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?page_id=9245"},"modified":"2025-01-01T10:18:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T02:18:39","slug":"caregiver-counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/caregiver-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Caregiver Counselling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caregiver and Family Counselling<\/h2>
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Caregiving often extends beyond physical tasks\u2014it also means managing the emotional and psychological challenges that come with caring for someone critically ill. The impact of such responsibilities can ripple across the entire family, especially for children who may be thrust into adult roles prematurely.<\/p>\n

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In Singapore, over 40% of caregivers are at risk of depression, underscoring the emotional toll of caregiving responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Dr Koh told The Straits Times that the survey found that the average caregiver is between the ages of 45 and 60, female, married and holding down a full-time job, but spends another 6.7 hours on caregiving per day. (The Straits Times<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

At the Singapore Counselling Centre, we aim to bridge the gap in support services by providing accessible counselling for caregivers and their families, particularly children affected by their parent(s)\u2019 critical illnesses.<\/p>\n

The Emotional Impact on Children<\/b><\/b><\/h5>\n

When a parent faces a critical illness, children often:<\/p>\n