When You Are Surrounded With “Crab Mentality” People
“E” is a high school student who often wins competitions and is praised by his teachers. Initially, E’s friends were supportive and celebrated his successes. However, things started to change in the second year of high school. Friends began...
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KALMing Tea Time for Mental Health
The Uncertainties of 2021 As KALMers may be aware, taking care of mental wellbeing has been a key focus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The emotional stress experienced by many due to social isolation, activity restrictions, economic loss, and inadequate...
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I Have The Fear of Falling in Love, What Can I do? Philophobia, Part 2
When We Have the Fear of Falling in Love… In the previous KALM article (link), we discussed the issue of philophobia, as well as its causes and impacts on a person. As previously explained, if philophobia was caused by...
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Help, I’m Afraid to Fall in Love! Philophobia, Part 1
The Story of “S”, A Victim of Philophobia S is a woman with prior trauma. As a child, she often witnessed violence in the household and a father who was repeatedly involved in affairs. In comparison, her mother was...
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Help! I Was Raised under Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter Parenting: Introducing “W” W is the first-born male of three siblings. W is considered as the “golden child”, as his family waited for 17 years long before their first child finally arrived. W never lacked emotional or material...
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Are You Feeling Insecure?
Hi KALMers, are you familiar with the term insecurity? Maybe you’ve heard other people say, “I’m insecure about my appearance” “I feel insecure about my work because it’s not perfect, should I not turn it in?” “I’m afraid to...
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What Really Happens in Counselling?
What pops up in KALMers’ mind when you hear the word ‘counselling’? Perhaps KALMers would think counseling is only for those who are very distressed. KALMers may also be afraid of being thought of as a crazy person if...
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The Many Benefits of Counseling
There Are So Many Benefits of Counseling, KALMers! We all experienced problems sometimes in life, no matter how big or small. When you have the smallest problem, if left untreated and ignored, it can potentially be a big problem...
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Emotional Boundaries With Our Partners Are Important!
Do We Have Proper Emotional Boundaries With Our Partners? Hi, KALMers! Do you like watching romantic movies? Often, words that are said in such movies are along the lines of, “I would do anything for you.” In the movie,...
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The Importance of Emotional Boundaries with Family
Emotional Boundaries with Family, Is It Necessary? Hi KALMers! Even though our government has begun to loosen the regulations that are implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that our movement is still limited compared to before. We...
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