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Hi all! My name is Keen Ji (he/him). I’m a licensed and registered counselor, psychology lecturer, and HRDC trainer. Across all my work, I strive to include queer-affirming practices to create a more inclusive space for my clients, students, and learners. Why is this important to me? Well, growing up, I’ve always felt different from…
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The importance of queer-affirmative therapy
To help reduce minority stress LGBTQ+ people in Malaysia continue to experience rampant discrimination and violence on a societal and political level because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Many LGBTQ+ individuals don’t have a strong support system. Some are kicked out of their homes, some are ostracized from their family and friends, some…
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What is queer-affirmative therapy?
In recent years, I have seen an increasing number of private mental health practices promoting themselves as “queer-affirmative” or “LGBTQ-affirmative”, which is great news! But what exactly does this term mean? “Queer-affirmative therapy is an approach to therapy that embraces a positive view of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) identities and relationships. It…
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When Should You See A Therapist? – Signs That You Need To Get Help
At some point, you might have considered booking a therapy appointment but kept delaying it. Perhaps, you don’t think your issues are serious enough to warrant therapy. Maybe you’re hoping your problem will eventually resolve on its own. Or perhaps you want to save money and handle things on your own as much as you…
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Why People Seek Therapy? – Understanding the Benefits of Therapy
Contrary to popular belief, therapy isn’t just for people with severe mental health issues or people diagnosed with mental illnesses. Anyone can seek therapy! Life is hard and sometimes; we need some support to get through hard times. People can seek therapy for various reasons, such as: If you weren’t taught to connect with your…
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Unlocking Our Healing Potential: The Role of Therapy
Did you know that methods akin to ‘therapy’ have existed for thousands of years? In Ancient Egypt, temple priests and doctors used music, painting, and walks in nature to calm anxiety and console grief. Similarly, in Ancient Greece, healing often involved a combination of herbal remedies, spoken words, and even dream analysis. We’ve come a…
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