Case Study: Dealing with Addictions
No one desires to be an addict. As it is often said, there are no weak people but simply weak moments in people’s lives that make us vulnerable. Substance dependency…
Case Study: Dealing with Anxiety & Depression
It is natural for all of us to at times feel anxious and helpless, but sometimes situations become too overwhelming and our coping abilities fall short. When this happens, our…
Chasing Happiness
What is Happiness? What is happiness? Can you define it? Take a moment — think through this question very carefully. Because your entire life could be affected by it! To…
What is Trauma?
People often associate Trauma with a large, dramatic, or catastrophic situation like abuse, war, death or rape. Immediately after a traumatic incident, emotions like shock and denial are common. Long term…
How has COVID-19 affected the mental health of youths?
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has affected hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people around the world. In addition to its impact on our day-to-day life, it has also taken…
Why Seek Counselling?
It's common to feel unsure or worried about what to expect from a counselling session. Our counsellors address some common questions about counselling and therapy.
Finding your Inner Strengths
A guide to finding your inner strengths to empower yourself and others around you As we experience the hustle and bustle of life, rarely do we get the chance to…
Happy New Year!
All of us at BlankSlate Counselling would like to wish you a Happy New Year! It has been a pleasure sharing our thoughts on mental health with you this year.…
A simple exercise that uses mindfulness to boost productivity
Today, we'd like to share a simple technique that combines mindfulness with a key factor in raising productivity: the idea of appreciating our transitions.
The Guide to Self Esteem
Self-esteem can influence our lives in many ways, from relationships and mental health, to academic and professional success. We hope that this BlankSlate Guide to Self Esteem can illuminate what Self Esteem is and how to measure it.