Beyond The Therapy Room
By Growing Space Psychology Center
Beyond The Therapy RoomNov 29, 2023
#16: Self-sabotage - Shooting yourself in the foot
Self-sabotage is a common and subtle behavior, even therapists are not spared from such behavior. In this episode, Alicia and Mei discussed about self-sabotage as a form of self-harm and it stemming from our unquestioned beliefs about ourselves and the world (starting from within ourselves to affecting our relationships). Follow link in bio to learn more about it in spotify!
P/s: sorry for the less than optimum audio quality (there was some internet connection/audio issue). Fear not, you’ll still get the gist of this episode!
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#15: Couple Therapy
We get it- Relationships are complicated and couples therapy can be daunting. Mei and Alicia decided to turn the tables and share their experiences and observations about couples therapy, instead of sharing the usual what clients can expect from couples therapy. As you listen from the therapists’ point of view, may you feel less lonely in your journey in building and sustaining relationships. You might also discover that navigating relationships in a therapy room can be pretty complicated for them too!
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#14 Boys to Men: Toxic Masculinity in Current Society
Toxic masculinity is a cultural concept that glorifies strength and dominance, forcing men to meet a strict expectation of manliness. In this episode, Mei and Alicia unpack toxic masculinity, particularly how outdated expectations of manliness can be damaging to individuals and to society as a whole. p/s: toxic masculinity does not only affect and apply to men, its relevant for everyone (hence this episode too!)
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#13: Boundaries part 2
The topic on boundaries resumes! In this part 2 series, Mei and Alicia shared about their own experiences in drawing boundaries in their respective personal lives- the unique challenges in drawing boundaries as the youngest child vs. oldest child, their efforts in overcoming the relational conflicts head-on (instead of utilizing indirect approaches) and the result of more empowerment and satisfactions in relationships.
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#12: Boundaries
Introducing a new series on boundaries. It’s a concept that is often brought up and discussed about in therapy room, especially among adults. In this episode, Mei and Alicia talk about what are boundaries, how boundaries typically become more prominent among people in their 20s-30s, and setting boundaries as an expression of self-worth.
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#11: Grief: Rituals
The journey of grief rituals involves transforming the experience of loss into a process of healing and finding solace.
These rituals are symbolic gestures for individuals to express their emotions, honor the memory of the deceased, and navigate the complex emotions associated with grief.
Join Mei and Alicia on the final episodes in the grief series as they explore the transformative power of grief rituals and discuss the importance of finding healing and solace in the midst of loss.
#10 Grief: Types of Grief
We are embarking on a series on the topic of Grief. Come join Mei and Alicia as they go on a deep dive about the different types of grief and how each of them affects our grief experiences differently.
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#9 Grief: What is Grief and the FAQs in the Therapy Room
We are embarking on a series on the topic of Grief. Come join Mei and Alicia as they go on a deep dive about what grief is and the commonly asked
questions in the therapy room.
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#8 Cheating: Is the Relationship Over?
Spill the cheating tea🍵:
Another cheating scandal any yet we can’t stop being shocked?? Come join Mei and Alicia to go on a deep dive about cheating scandals, cheaters, those who are being cheated on and whether is cheating a universal deal breaker.
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#7 Festive Season: Addressing Difficult (and Dreadful!) Questions
Happy 2023! 2022 was a challenging year for us at Growing Space but we are back! Check out this episode where we discuss on difficult (and dreadful!) questions during festive season and how we can respond more effectively.
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#6 The Good Child
People imagine that good children are fine as they do everything that is expected of them. Good manners, good attitude, good grades…you name it! However, could there be potential dangers of raising the good child? Come and listen to what Mei and Alicia has to share about this!
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#5 Dating Apps
Tinder, Coffee Meets Bagel, Bumble – how are they the same, how are different are they from one another? In this episode, Mei and Alicia share about their thoughts and experiences (or the lack of it?) with dating apps, and how dating apps are shaping the way we perceive and relate (i.e., initiate, maintain and end relationships) with one another.
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#4 H.A.L.T. - Understanding Your Triggers
HALT- hungry, angry, lonely, and tired - Even though HALT was historically used as part of a treatment for substance abuse, Mei and Alicia talk about how HALT is still relevant to all of us today, especially in our relationships. When we are able to better identify our triggers, we become more empowered to respond instead of react during stressful situations.
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#3 Do we really have to play catch up?
In this episode, Alicia and Mei talk about the pressure to “catch up” with people around us. Does the constant strive to be better always necessarily make us better? What are the possible outcomes on our physical and emotional well-being as we try to “catch up” all the time? More importantly, can there be a more hopeful outcome by giving space and honour our limitations?
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#2 Doing vs Being
In this episode, Alicia and Mei talk about how easily we succumb to societal pressure of keeping ourselves constantly productive in hopes to achieve and attain more things in life. Instead of feeling contented of our accomplishments, we find ourselves struggling with discontent and stuck in a vicious cycle of always doing more. How do we get out of this cycle and is it even possible to get out of it?
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#1 What Happens in the Therapy Room?
In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness month, Alicia Ng and Khor Mei Mei, clinical psychologists from Growing Space Psychology Center has decided to start this podcast. In this episode, we will debunk some myths about therapy, and discuss about what happens in the therapy room and how therapy sessions can feel like workout sessions.
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