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Finding an English-Speaking Counsellor in Hong Kong: A How-To Guide

We’re often told to forgive each other. But forgiveness isn’t easy, and it’s not enough either. There's a better way.

A checklist to see if you have a problem with being assertive — and some help in getting you past that problem.

Do we build our children’s self esteem by pushing for achievements, or by praising their achievements? There’s a third way.

Really letting someone into our lives is a wonderful but risky experience. Here are five ways some avoid the risk — and lose the wonder.

Money is a source of conflict in most relationships. Here’s why that’s so, and what we can do about it.

We judge others for their laziness, timidity, inefficiency and lack of determination. But Learned Helplessness can be a better explanation.

How our parents treated us can impact how we feel about ourselves. But a difficult childhood doesn’t mean we have to feel bad forever.

We have enormous faith in medicine and science. But psychoactive drugs are less effective and less safe than we have been led to think.

Learning how to stand up for ourselves can do wonders for our mood. And the opposite is equally true.

Sometimes we’d rather die than let others know we’re feeling bad. What’s behind this, and how does it keep us in our cycle of sadness?