Providing a Safe Space to encourage employees to take care of their mental health Anxiety can be unpredictable and sometimes, many do not notice the symptoms and the effects can be debilitating. Ever feel like that task is nagging at you or that there’s this resounding feeling of dread that you cannot seem to shake? […]
Diving deep into Male Mental Health With all the buzz about mental health in recent years, we often find that men are sometimes left out of the conversation. What many do not realise is that for men, there is often a vicious cycle that they find very hard to break out of. A mix of […]
Myth 1. Counselling is ONLY for people with serious mental illness People seek counselling support for a variety of reasons, such as increasing self-awareness, encouraging self-discovery and growth, identifying boundaries and embracing challenging moments. We support clients across a range of concerns, no, it’s certainly not only for people with mental illness. Myth 2. Counselling […]
At Our Journey, we believe in holistic development as well as mental wellness. Earlier this month, we had the joy of hosting 2 lovely interns, Dayna and Gwen. While they were only with us for a week, they have definitely left a mark and made an impact. Both girls had an exceptional work attitude and […]
Mental health is never easy to talk about. At Our journey, we aim to empower people through inspiring hope. In light of World mental health day, we want to shine a light on people that have experienced challenges with their mental health. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of […]
A good counsellor isn’t necessary a well-known practitioner with high qualifications but rather one who is committed to professional and personal development. While counselling theories are important, a client might benefit more from a genuine connection with their counsellor. Whether we have 10 years, 20 years, 30 years of experience, we should always be brutally […]
One nurse’s recount on how Our Journey helped her get through difficult times Everyone handles stress differently. Some thrive under pressure while others buckle under pressure, whichever one it is, I think we can all agree that too much of anything, isn’t a good thing and seeking help might be more productive than letting things […]
Choosing Our journey to spearhead my career What makes people want to go from “intern” to “employee” ? Undergraduates take on internships to gain experience and usually take on different internships before finding a company they would like to kick start their career with. These days, people are pickier, stating that company culture and opportunities […]
Chen Hui delivering group session Internships are not only for the inexperienced, but they are also a great opportunity to learn a new skill, regardless of age. Internships are typically regarded as entry-level work experience, but they are also a great opportunity for people who are returning from a long hiatus, in the midst of […]
A Psychology major’s internship experience with Our Journey Internships have always been an integral part of a student’s academic career. During this pandemic, many internships were rescinded and students were left without a summer programme. For many employers, this is something that cannot be helped as many are working tirelessly to keep their businesses afloat. […]