Cross Cultural
Chinese Characters and Perspectives: The Social Construction of Gender
Philosopher Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein once said: ‘The limits of my language are the limit of my world.” Language is …
Alone and Together: Chinese Culture, Tradition and Language
I was born after the 1980s, in a small city in northern China. China has a tradition of togetherness (collectivism)—yet …
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, …
Creating and Altering Rituals
No one knows exactly how forgoing shared rituals will affect us individually or as a society. However, science does give us some clues. By understanding the purpose of shared rituals, we can try to preserve their intent and create a sense of shared emotion, connection, and transcendence.
A Western Mind-Presenting as American Philosopher and Psychologist William James
This essay is intended to expand on the oral presentation given on August 14, 2019, specifically focusing on the concepts of American philosopher and psychologist, William James, and the application of these concepts to modem American psychology. The essay is presented as first person William James who announced his ideas through time travel.
An Eastern Mind: The Chinese Philosophy of Chuang-Tzu
This essay focuses on concepts of ancient Chinese philosopher Chuang-Tzu and its application to modem Clinical psychology. The essay is presented as first person Chuang-Tzu who announced his ideas through time travel.
Dealing with Anxiety during COVID-19 in Singapore
We could discover a new side to ourselves or our family members, explore new interests alone or with our family members or we could mope that we cannot manage. Whichever we think we are, we will be.
Experiences with Counselling for Individuals Within the South Asian Community I: Rationale and Literature
The purpose of this research was to utilize the lived experiences of SA individuals to understand what change(s) allowed them to seek and participate in counselling, and in turn to alter the conversation about the use of mental health services by those of the SA community.
Experiences with Counselling for Individuals Within the South Asian Community II: Methodology, Stories and Analysis
by Alisha Mann, MPsy This series was originally completed as a Major Research Project in partial fulfillment of Adler Graduate …
My Friend is a Palestinian Bedouin: XIX. Mine and Yours
The difference between “mine” and “yours” may be self-evident for the Westerner. For the Bedouin most things are “ours”; at least among friends.