{"id":3886,"date":"2020-04-23T17:04:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T09:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/?p=3886"},"modified":"2020-09-06T00:47:19","modified_gmt":"2020-09-05T16:47:19","slug":"mental-wellness-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/mental-wellness-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Wellness during COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Tiding-Through-COVID19-Final-Banner.jpg' alt='' title='Tiding Through COVID19 Final Banner' height=\"350\" width=\"800\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Mental Wellness During COVID-19<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many individuals to be in a heightened state of fear and anxiety. This may result in people reacting negatively and making poor decisions that they otherwise would have not. Prolonged worry of being infected\/dying, losing our job, losing loved ones, and paying loans can affect our mental health. We could even develop anxiety disorder or depression if we do not recognize the symptoms of these mental health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about the Impact on Mental Health and Relationship below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer  av-elegant-toggle toggle_close_all  hasCurrentStyle avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr \" data-currentstyle='color:#000000; border-color:#000000; background-color:#ffffff; '>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-1-container\">1) Impact on Mental Health - Depression<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-1-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><p><strong>People experience depression in many different ways, but perhaps the most prominent sign is a low or sad mood.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3901\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3901\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3901\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash-600x391.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/nik-shuliahin-BuNWp1bL0nc-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Other typical signs of depression include lethargy, trouble with sleeping or early awakening, feeling constantly tired, pessimistic thoughts, difficulty thinking straight or making decisions change in appetite, or loss in interest.<\/p>\n<p>There are different types of depressive reactions ranging from mild mood fluctuations or \u2018the blues\u2019 to clinical depression. At the severe end of the scale, people often experience more marked physical symptoms and it seems likely that this is related to biochemical changes in the brain.<\/p>\n<p>A major depressive episode can be distinguished from the \u2018normal\u2019 depression by its severity, persistence, duration, and the presence of characteristic symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbances).<\/p>\n<h5>The most common symptoms of a major depressive episode are:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Markedly depressed mood<\/li>\n<li>Loss of interest or enjoyment<\/li>\n<li>Reduces self-esteem and self-confidence<\/li>\n<li>Feelings of guilt and worthlessness<\/li>\n<li>Bleak and pessimistic views of the future<\/li>\n<li>Ideas or acts of self-harm or suicide<\/li>\n<li>Disturbed sleep<\/li>\n<li>Disturbed appetite<\/li>\n<li>Decreased libido<\/li>\n<li>Reduced energy leading to fatigue and diminished activity<\/li>\n<li>Reduced concentration and attention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The depressed mood is relatively constant from one day to the next, although the mood may vary somewhat during the course of the day. A pattern is usually present in which mood becomes better as the day progresses. These symptoms should also persist at least 2 weeks for a diagnosis of depression. Thankfully depression can be treated through medication, psychotherapy, or counselling. If you are experiencing these symptoms, the first step is to see a counsellor or psychologist. Talk about your concerns. This is a start to addressing mental health needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/worry-or-anxiety\/\">Click here to read more about Anxiety and Worry<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-2-container\">2) Impact on Relationship<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-2-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><p><strong>The pandemic also has a profound impact on all relationships including married couples.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3910\" style=\"width: 260px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3910\" class=\"wp-image-3910\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kelly-sikkema-genZFP4itVc-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kelly-sikkema-genZFP4itVc-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kelly-sikkema-genZFP4itVc-unsplash-470x705.jpg 470w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kelly-sikkema-genZFP4itVc-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kelly-sikkema-genZFP4itVc-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3910\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A local Chinese daily reported that there was a spike in divorce cases following the COVID-19 outbreak. The prolonged time that married couples were stuck at home was said to be the major contributing factor.<\/p>\n<p>Problems with communication struggles over household chores, differences in parenting styles, and clashes in values are some issues that may surface during this period of time.<\/p>\n<p>In relationships, couples have shared space and personal spaces. With the personal space, this helps the individual to maintain their sense of self and identity and meet their own wants and needs. This is also part of self-care.<\/p>\n<p>However, with the greater emphasis on staying home to curb the spread of the virus, this can lead to the erosion of each person\u2019s personal space and the shared space grows. Without the privacy, time, and opportunity to be alone in his or her personal space, the individual may feel more frustrated as his or her own wants and needs are not met. These negative feelings may be projected on the partner which can lead to conflict.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Innate in many people, there is a desire to share life together with a partner, though not 24\/7.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Dr. John Lim<\/em><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><b>Tiding Through COVID-19<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To tide through this period of uncertainty, we must first recognize that there is a correlation in our <strong>thoughts, our emotions, and our behavior.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3948\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3948\" class=\"wp-image-3948\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CBT-Model_Resized.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CBT-Model_Resized.png 572w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CBT-Model_Resized-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/CBT-Model_Resized-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Model<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, our thoughts can be biased depending on our values, experiences, and beliefs. These thoughts can be unhelpful and when you examine them, you may realize that they do not hold up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Examples of Unhelpful Thoughts<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-generalization \u2013 Generalizing from a single negative experience, expecting it to hold true forever.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disqualifying the positive \u2013 Coming up with reasons why positive events do not count.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jumping to the conclusion \u2013 Making negative interpretations without actual evidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catastrophizing \u2013 Predicting the worst from the beginning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we need to recognize <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>what we do<\/strong><\/span> can change <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>how we feel<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>our thoughts towards it<\/strong><\/span>. This is the most crucial step in improving our mental well-being. This can be achieved by developing positive coping behaviors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more about how you can tide through COVID-19 below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class=\"togglecontainer  av-elegant-toggle toggle_close_all  hasCurrentStyle avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr \" data-currentstyle='color:#000000; border-color:#000000; background-color:#ffffff; '>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-3\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-3-container\">1) Acceptance of Feelings<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-3-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Accept, normalize, and neutralize the negative feeling that we have accumulated.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3954\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3954\" class=\"wp-image-3954 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/darius-bashar-xMNel_otvWs-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/darius-bashar-xMNel_otvWs-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/darius-bashar-xMNel_otvWs-unsplash-470x705.jpg 470w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/darius-bashar-xMNel_otvWs-unsplash-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/darius-bashar-xMNel_otvWs-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3954\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Darius Bashar on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We must understand that these are normal feelings and responses when a threat is present. Tell yourself that it is okay to feel negative but not act entirely on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the contrary, if we are preoccupied with negative emotions, we could enter into a spiral of rumination. Rumination is the tendency to keep thinking, replaying, or obsessing over negative emotional situations and experiences (Nolen-Hoeksema, 1991). You can end up feeling worse and it can be detrimental to your mental and physical wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-4\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-4-container\">2) Positive Attitude Change<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-4-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><div id=\"attachment_3956\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3956\" class=\"wp-image-3956 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PFA-Crisis-Resources-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PFA-Crisis-Resources-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/PFA-Crisis-Resources.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Positive Attitude Change<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Develop a positive attitude change.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include expressing gratitude and having a sense of humor. Research by Dr. Fredrickson established that the positive emotions we experience broaden our mindset. The more we broaden the mindset we have, the more we build our resources and change who we are. We can become more resilient, more resourceful, and connected with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At work, team leaders who show appreciation and encourage a climate of gratitude can create positive energy in their teams. One practical and tangible way to do so is to lead by example, where they can encourage team members to give each other support and express positive feedback for projects and tasks well-done. Not only does this improve communication within the team, but it also boosts the well-being of the encourager.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To kickstart this habit of expressing gratitude, we can write down one thing that we are grateful for at the end of each day. It may be something seemingly small, such as being grateful for the extra time saved from a commute as the train arrived earlier than usual or the familiar view out your window, but doing so forces your mind to focus on the positive aspects of the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-5\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-5-container\">3) Set New Goals<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-5-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><p><strong>Start new goals and work towards it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3959\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3959\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3959\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/estee-janssens-aQfhbxailCs-unsplash-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/estee-janssens-aQfhbxailCs-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/estee-janssens-aQfhbxailCs-unsplash-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/estee-janssens-aQfhbxailCs-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Est\u00e9e Janssens on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there anything you had always wanted to do but could not find time to do it? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might be the best time to pick up a new skill or hobby. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can achieve this by setting specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound (SMART) goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take small steps and celebrate each step of the way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows us to take action where we can. It is the inaction that keeps us in a heightened emotional stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For example, if you have always loved to build meaningful connections with people and help them, you can consider taking up a counselling course to learn counselling skills. Besides, learning a new skill could potentially lead us to new career opportunities after the crisis has ended.<\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-6\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-6-container\">4) Establish New Routines<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-6-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>As our existing routines are disrupted, we should establish new routines and abide by them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3960\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3960\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3960\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/allie-newgpclgEZI-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/allie-newgpclgEZI-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/allie-newgpclgEZI-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/allie-newgpclgEZI-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Allie on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes discovered the benefits of established routines. These include reducing anxiety, lower elevated heart rates, and improving performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can start by creating a list of our daily tasks. If we live with our family members, we should also do this planning together with them. This will set healthy boundaries with them and create more personal space for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We should also limit our time spent watching the news. With all of the coverage and some false information circulating, it can cause us to feel even more overwhelmed, confused, and anxious. This does not mean that we should not be informed. On the contrary, we should tune in to official sources. We can check in on what is happening and then disconnect so that it gives us time to relax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-7\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-7-container\">5) Avoid making major life decisions<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-7-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Avoid major life decisions such as ending a relationship, switching jobs, or moving house.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3961\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3961\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3961\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our current state of heightened emotions, our natural response is either fight or flight. Under such a state of mind, we could end up making impulsive and unhelpful choices that we otherwise would have not.<\/span><\/p>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\"  >    <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-8\" class=\"toggler  hasCustomColor av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"headline\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; '  role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"toggle-id-8-container\">6) Practice Self-Care<span class=\"toggle_icon\" style='border-color:#000000;'>        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-8-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap \"  >            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color  av-inherit-font-color  av-inherit-border-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"  style='background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000; border-color: #d3d3d3; ' ><p><strong>Self Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3969\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3969\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3969\" src=\"http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/le-minh-phuong-niH7Z81S44g-unsplash-2-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/le-minh-phuong-niH7Z81S44g-unsplash-2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/le-minh-phuong-niH7Z81S44g-unsplash-2.jpg 331w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, negative feelings such as stress, anxiety, or distress can be accumulated over a prolonged period of time. Therefore, we should set aside time for a self-care routine such as practicing relaxation breathing and mindfulness exercises. By choosing to let go of the negative feelings we have been harboring inside can go a long way in taking care of our mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mindfulness can help set the tone for the day.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment and accepting it without judgment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<i>Harvard Health<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to this loving-kindness meditation by Dr. John.<\/span><\/p>\n<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n\t<div class=\"wp-playlist wp-audio-playlist wp-playlist-light\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-playlist-current-item\"><\/div>\n\t\t<audio controls=\"controls\" preload=\"none\" width=\"1478\"\n\t\t\t><\/audio>\n\t<div class=\"wp-playlist-next\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wp-playlist-prev\"><\/div>\n\t<noscript>\n\t<ol>\n\t\t<li><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Loving-Kindness-Mediation-Track-by-SCC_Final.mp3'>Loving Kindness Mediation Track by Singapore Counselling Centre<\/a><\/li>\t<\/ol>\n\t<\/noscript>\n\t<script type=\"application\/json\" class=\"wp-playlist-script\">{\"type\":\"audio\",\"tracklist\":true,\"tracknumbers\":true,\"images\":true,\"artists\":true,\"tracks\":[{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scc.sg\\\/e\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/04\\\/Loving-Kindness-Mediation-Track-by-SCC_Final.mp3\",\"type\":\"audio\\\/mpeg\",\"title\":\"Loving Kindness Mediation Track by Singapore Counselling Centre\",\"caption\":\"\",\"description\":\"\\\"Loving Kindness Mediation Track by Singapore Counselling Centre\\\" by Dr John Lim. Released: 2020.\",\"meta\":[],\"image\":{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scc.sg\\\/e\\\/wp-includes\\\/images\\\/media\\\/audio.svg\",\"width\":48,\"height\":64},\"thumb\":{\"src\":\"https:\\\/\\\/scc.sg\\\/e\\\/wp-includes\\\/images\\\/media\\\/audio.svg\",\"width\":48,\"height\":64}}]}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\t\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_toggle_container  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Ways to Support Others During COVID-19<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Schedule regular calls or chats <\/b>with people especially those who are alone. (You can also schedule workout sessions together!)<\/li>\n<li><b>Listen actively and empathically<\/b>. If needed refer them to medical health professionals.<\/li>\n<li><b>Understand that it is normal <\/b>for an individual to express anxiety and fear and do not judge them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>What can you do next?<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You can learn how to support others better through Singapore Emergency Responder Academy&#8217;s Psychological First Aid Course. <a href=\"https:\/\/sera.sg\/en\/index.php\/courses\/psychological-first-aid-elearning\/\">Click on this link for more information.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>Innate in many people, there is a desire to share life together with a partner, though not 24\/7. &#8211; Dr. John Lim<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>To tide through this period of uncertainty, we must first recognize there is a correlation in our thoughts, our emotions, and our behavior.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>Learn how to support others better through Singapore Emergency Responder Academy&#8217;s <strong>Psychological First Aid Course<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/sera.sg\/en\/index.php\/courses\/psychological-first-aid-elearning\/\">Click on this link for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_heading '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; 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Recently, SCC conducted a talk on Positive Habits for Greater Achievement for this organisation.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/SCC_Positive-Habits-for-Greater-Achievement.jpeg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>1200<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1600<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2020-02-18 09:59:00<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2020-02-14 10:00:40<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Event] Positive Habits for Greater Achievement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-3579 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-2 slide-parity-even  av_one_third  real-thumbnail'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-premarital-counselling-at-scc\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title=''><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/SCC_Premarital-Counselling-495x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-premarital-counselling-at-scc\/' title='[Event] Premarital Counselling at SCC'>[Event] Premarital Counselling at SCC<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-02-13T10:42:21+08:00\" >13th February 2020<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The Singapore Counselling Centre conducted another run of its premarital counselling programme for 5 couples yesterday evening. We create a safe and structured space for the couple to talk about key issues such as life goals, finances, personality traits and more.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/SCC_Premarital-Counselling.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>540<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>960<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2020-02-13 10:42:21<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2020-02-13 10:44:21<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Event] Premarital Counselling at SCC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-3169 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-3 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third  real-thumbnail'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/assembly-talk-self-care\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title=''><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Talk-on-Preventing-Burnout_1-495x400.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Talk-on-Preventing-Burnout_1-495x400.jpeg 495w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Talk-on-Preventing-Burnout_1-845x684.jpeg 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/assembly-talk-self-care\/' title='[Event] Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout at a Primary School'>[Event] Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout at a Primary School<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2019-06-19T18:15:48+08:00\" >19th June 2019<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The Singapore Counselling Centre was recently invited to conduct a talk on Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout for staff of a local primary school. It was a fruitful and fun 1.5-hour session as we explored the differences between stress and burn-out, and what we can do to exercise self-care.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Talk-on-Preventing-Burnout_1.jpeg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>1200<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>1600<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2019-06-19 18:15:48<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2019-06-19 18:16:39<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Event] Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout at a Primary School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><\/div><div class='slide-entry-wrap'><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-3158 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-4 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third first real-thumbnail'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-self-care-101-and-preventing-burnout\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title=''><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_SelfCare-and-Preventing-Burnout_Corporate1-495x400.png\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-self-care-101-and-preventing-burnout\/' title='[Event] Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout'>[Event] Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2019-06-12T11:14:38+08:00\" >12th June 2019<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >SCC was invited to conduct a talk on Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout. Learn tips on how to care for yourself to enhance your effectiveness. We are glad that the attendees enjoyed the talk and learnt practicable tips on how to practice self-care.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_SelfCare-and-Preventing-Burnout_Corporate1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>481<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>641<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2019-06-12 11:14:38<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2019-06-12 11:16:19<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Event] Self-Care 101 and Preventing Burnout<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-3129 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-5 slide-parity-even  av_one_third  real-thumbnail'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-relationship-talk-for-polytechnic-students\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title=''><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Relationship-Talk-495x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"Relationship Talk by Singapore Counselling Centre\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Relationship-Talk-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Relationship-Talk-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-relationship-talk-for-polytechnic-students\/' title='[Event] Relationship Talk for Polytechnic Students'>[Event] Relationship Talk for Polytechnic Students<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2019-05-20T17:08:43+08:00\" >20th May 2019<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The Singapore Counselling Centre was recently engaged by a polytechnic to conduct a relationship talk for students.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Relationship-Talk.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>720<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>960<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2019-05-20 17:08:43<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2019-05-20 17:09:40<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Event] Relationship Talk for Polytechnic Students<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-3025 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-6 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third  real-thumbnail'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-workplace-harassment-talk\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title=''><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Workplace-Harassment-Talk-495x400.png\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/event-workplace-harassment-talk\/' title='[Event] Workplace Harassment Talk'>[Event] Workplace Harassment Talk<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2019-02-26T11:30:03+08:00\" >26th February 2019<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The Singapore Counselling Centre is happy to have been engaged by an international bank to share more about\u00a0Workplace Harassment with their staff.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Workplace-Harassment-Talk.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>643<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>857<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2019-02-26 11:30:03<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2019-04-02 11:38:39<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Event] Workplace Harassment Talk<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><\/div><div class='slide-entry-wrap'><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-2775 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-7 slide-parity-odd  av_one_third first real-thumbnail'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/feature-scc-on-channel-newsasia-talking-point-inside-road-rage\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title=''><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Channel-NewsAsia-Talking-Point_2-1-495x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/feature-scc-on-channel-newsasia-talking-point-inside-road-rage\/' title='[Feature] SCC on Channel NewsAsia Talking Point - Inside Road Rage'>[Feature] SCC on Channel NewsAsia Talking Point - Inside Road Rage<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2019-01-16T10:16:55+08:00\" >16th January 2019<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The Singapore Counselling Centre is proud to have been part of Channel NewsAsia's episode of Talking Point that explores road rage. <\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Channel-NewsAsia-Talking-Point_2-1.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>503<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>908<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2019-01-16 10:16:55<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2019-01-16 10:21:02<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Feature] SCC on Channel NewsAsia Talking Point - Inside Road Rage<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='slide-entry flex_column  post-entry post-entry-2585 slide-entry-overview slide-loop-8 slide-parity-even  av_one_third  real-thumbnail'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/scc-at-wsgs-community-of-practice-cop-self-care-and-preventing-burnout\/' data-rel='slide-1' class='slide-image' title=''><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Workforce-Singapore-Community-of-Practice_1-495x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Workforce-Singapore-Community-of-Practice_1-495x400.jpg 495w, https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Workforce-Singapore-Community-of-Practice_1-845x684.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><div class='slide-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h3 class='slide-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/scc-at-wsgs-community-of-practice-cop-self-care-and-preventing-burnout\/' title='[Event] SCC at WSG&#039;s Community of Practice (COP) - Self-Care and Preventing Burnout'>[Event] SCC at WSG's Community of Practice (COP) - Self-Care and Preventing Burnout<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><\/header><div class='slide-meta'><time class='slide-meta-time updated'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2018-11-04T17:17:24+08:00\" >4th November 2018<\/time><\/div><div class='slide-entry-excerpt entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" >The Singapore Counselling Centre is proud to have been part of Workforce Singapore (WSG)'s Community of Practice (COP) in October 2018. This COP, titled\u00a0Getting Ready for the Future of Work: Building Wellness into 21st Century Workforce\u00a0put the focus on the mental wellness of our career practitioners, career coaches and guidance counsellors.<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Singapore-Counselling-Centre_Workforce-Singapore-Community-of-Practice_1.jpg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='height'>720<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='width'>960<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='url'>http:\/\/scc.sg\/e\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SCC_Logo-Transparent-1.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>angelinazoeylim<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2020-04-23T17:04:21+08:00\" >2018-11-04 17:17:24<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2019-04-02 11:39:50<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>[Event] SCC at WSG's Community of Practice (COP) - 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