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psychological assessment

What is a Psychological Assessment?

A formal psychological assessment is the process of evaluating one’s mental health, and social-emotional functioning. This is usually done through the use of standardised tests, clinical observations, and other methods (e.g., interviews, school visits). A psychological assessment is usually done to diagnose for mental conditions, such as depression, autism spectrum, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. It …

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What is ADHD

Does my child have ADHD?

What is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is primarily a condition that affects a person’s attention, as the person may appear distracted, restless, have difficulty concentrating, or is impulsive. Parents often share observations like my child frequently makes careless mistakes, my child has problems staying in his seat, my child is easily distracted by the smallest …

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School training

School Training & Consultation: Trauma & Student Behavioural Support

In January 2022, I had the opportunity to conduct a teacher training for my alma mater. Returning to the school of my childhood was truly a homecoming experience. As a reflective clinician and educator, it was a nostalgic experience of both personal and professional value.  I was reminded of my earlier school life and childhood, …

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Youths Unmasked: An Art Experiential Workshop @ Art Agenda

In conjunction with the Singapore Arts Week, this hands-on workshop was designed and conducted for children and adolescents and held in an art gallery to tie in with the theme of the exhibition, “We’re Young Once!”. Ten kids and their parents joined in the art-making session on a lovely Saturday morning.  Through the process of …

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