Author Archive for: ‘Lian-Ya (Katrina) Wong’
Couples Communication: Military Marriages and the Languages of Love
We often heard statements made that military marriages have shockingly high divorce rates, or that “only the strongest survive.” If …
Managing Stress in Singapore
While stress is a world-wide phenomenon, it has some unique properties when confronted in Southeast Asia — and particularly in Singapore with the strong interest in this country on achievement (at all costs).
Couples Therapy in Singapore
As in the United States and other Western countries, couples in Singapore seek out therapeutic assistance in addressing their major, unresolved issues which is mainly revolved around the family of origin.
Issue Two: Clinical Psychology in Singapore
In this second issue we offer the first in a series of issues focusing on the perspectives and practices of professional psychologists providing services in a specific country or region–in this case the highly influential country of Singapore.
Psychopharmacology in Singapore
Psychopharmacology in Singapore borrows from many traditions–both Western and Eastern.
Group Psychotherapy in Singapore
A part of a series of interviews and written commentaries prepared by Dr. Lian-Ya (Katrina) Wong, this essay concerns the …
Developmental Life Stages of Singaporeans
In working as a professional psychologist in Singapore, it is important to keep in mind the specific developmental phase through …
Health Psychology in Singapore
In many Asian countries there is some reticence about acknowledging mental health issues as those that can be best addressed …
The Multi-Cultural Psychological Perspectives and Practices of Singapore
Singapore is often considered the cross-roads or intellectual and cultural hub of Southeast Asia. Although small in size and population, …
The Status of Psychodiagnostic Assessments in Singapore
This is one in a series of essays that focus on clinical psychological practices in Singapore. This essay begins with …