A reflection on compassion fatigue, locus of control and sustainable resilience in the helping professions By Chiu Lau, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services If you work in a helping profession, you probably know the feeling. You...
By Chiu Lau, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services I recently reconnected with a high school friend from temple, and it brought back a rush of bittersweet memories from my childhood. When I finished high school, I immediately left...
By Chiu Lau, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Artwork from pinterest I’m very close to publishing my debut children’s picture book The Little Light & Colour Thief. And lately, something pleasantly unexpected has been...
By Chiu Lau, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Artwork from pinterest Have you ever felt torn between two choices, like one part of you wants to rest while another says you should keep pushing? Or noticed a harsh inner critic...
By Chiu Lau, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Artwork from pinterest In an increasingly visible and socially evaluated world, many people experience a subtle but powerful form of anxiety that isn’t always named in clinical...
By Chiu Lau, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Artwork from pinterest As clinicians, we often meet children whose struggles are not loud, disruptive, or easily visible. They are the students who “look fine,” who follow the...
Understanding recovery in autistic and ADHD adults with complex trauma By Chiu Lau, Clinical Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services When your adult child is in therapy, it is natural to hope for clear signs that things are getting better....
By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services For many adults, receiving a neurodivergent diagnosis can feel like a revelation. It is not simply a label; it is a framework that finally makes sense of a lifetime of experiences that...
By Chiu Lau, Psychologist & Founder of Possibilities Psychological Services Before I was diagnosed with ME/CFS, I was told by well-intentioned people, friends, personal trainers, even doctors, that exercise was the solution to my “tiredness.” If I just tried my...