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Loneliness And Homesickness (During Eid al-Fitr)

By lukas
on May 11, 2021

This is the second Eid al-Fitr or Lebaran that we have to spend in the middle of a global pandemic. It has been more than one year since the Coronavirus haunts our lives. Such a long period of uncertainties,...

Don’t Say These Things to Someone with Eating Disorder

By lukas
on May 6, 2021

Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, have a high mortality rate among other mental health problems. Due to lack of knowledge, this problem is still widely underestimated and even associated with negative stereotypes. If...

The Danger of Bulimia Nervosa and its Prevention

By lukas
on May 4, 2021

Lately, discussions regarding eating disorders frequently pop out on social media. There are several types of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. However, media portrayals tend to not give enough information or, worse,...

How Divorce Impacts Children Psychologically & Socially

By lukas
on April 30, 2021

The impacts of a divorce is undoubtedly hard for a family. But KALM Moms & Dads, sometimes deciding to live together is not always the best choice for the children. There are probably factors that make reconciliation unattainable, hence...

Help! I Was Raised under Helicopter Parenting

By lukas
on December 16, 2020

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...

What Really Happens in Counselling?

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on July 6, 2020

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...

The Many Benefits of Counseling

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on June 30, 2020

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...

The Importance of Emotional Boundaries with Family

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on June 15, 2020

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...

5 Steps to Healthy Emotional Boundaries With Our Friends

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on June 8, 2020

Are you familiar with the term emotional boundaries, KALMers? Let’s think for a bit: have you ever felt like your friends’ problems are your problems? They tell you about all the negative things in their lives like their annoying...

Couple Conflicts in the Pandemic

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on April 28, 2020

Do couple conflicts happen more often to you during this time of Pandemic, KALMers? When a couple in their everyday lives have their own business, whether one or both are working outside of the home, or each has a...

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