Vicky Tan
The "dance" of old family patterns and what to do about it
I spoke recently on ABC Radio National's Life Matters program about the psychology behind why we regress to our teenage selves at...
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Vicky Tan
- Nov 2, 2021
FAQ: Counselling for young people
I see a lot of young people aged 12 and up. So, I get lots of questions from parents about how counselling works for children and young...
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Vicky Tan
- Aug 27, 2020
Getting around our hard-wired self-talk
A couple of months ago, ABC Radio National's Life Matters program asked if I would discuss negative self-talk on their program with...
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Vicky Tan
- Mar 27, 2020
Resources for coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19)
It's a little sad that I've now got more time to write in the midst of COVID-19! On the one hand, I've been less busy with client work...
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Vicky Tan
- Jan 16, 2019
Intentional and imperfect resolutions
The new year is often a good time to stop and reflect on what you want and how to get there - but I'm not really one for grand resolutio
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Vicky Tan
- Oct 9, 2018
Note to self: USE COPING SKILLS (and bonus wholesome memes!)
How to remind yourself to use coping skills and other helpful things - and using memes to do this.
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Vicky Tan
- Mar 27, 2018
Thank you instead of sorry
Sometimes, painful experiences leave us feeling like we're bad just for existing and needing things. Artist Yao Xiao shows how to change
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Vicky Tan
- Jan 25, 2018
A useful analogy for counselling
When I first started studying psychology, I remember trying to explain to my parents that no, therapy is not about "fixing people" and...
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Vicky Tan
- Dec 13, 2017
Expressing appreciation
People often have difficulty telling others how much they appreciate them. Here are some ways to use descriptive praise" to encourage other
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Vicky Tan
- Nov 7, 2017
How to cope with your emotions when you're convinced others have it worse
Lately, I've been hearing a lot of people going through hard times downplay their pain and problems. Here are three ways to cope.
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Vicky Tan
- Oct 27, 2017
About this blog
Welcome! This is the space where I will be posting monthly about psychology and mental health topics that interest me. I try to live life to
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