There is a saying: “Healing doesn’t mean the scar is gone; it means it no longer controls you”. Healing is about moving forward to do what really matters in life while allowing the scar to be there.

People who decide to counselling do so because they feel it can help them in some way. Some people go to counselling to try to understand themselves better, and in the process, also learn they can use this to help other people find a sense of well-being, and happiness. The road isn’t always easy, and there’s a lot to learn.

There are actually many type of counselling and therapy methods as well as different ideas and intent behind them. One such therapy is called ACT.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of mindfulness therapy that helps you to accept the many difficulties that you may face in life.

As we all know, things happen in our lives that can be difficult to deal with. We may end up losing our jobs, be stuck in a situation we can’t control, in a bad relationship, have an addiction, or dealing with any number of other problems. A lot of problems aren’t too difficult to deal with, sometimes these things can happen all at the same time and it is this situation that can threaten to overhwelm us. It could even be a singular, major trauma or event that can overwhelm us.

Instead of just dealing with the negative symptoms and side effects of these problems, ACT can be used as a way to engage with the issues so that we can accept that these things are happening. Once we have accepted our situation, we can then move to ensuring that the unwanted thoughts and feelings don’t end up controlling our life. Part of this therapy is to work our way towards taking action to ensure we can consistently remain in control of our life, thoughts, and feelings.

In essense, ACT is a way for us to accept our situation and the problems we face, so we can take action to maintain control of ourselves and our lives.

It can be used to help with anxiety disorders, addiction, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and even can help with depression.

Join us at College of Allied Educators to learn more about yourself, what motivates you, and how you can find happiness, meaning, and success in work, love, and life.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PGDICP) is a counselling psychology course accredited by the Singapore Association for Counselling (SAC). The part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology programme focuses on developing and enhancing experiential knowledge and skills through a holistic approach. Some of the subjects covered include Counselling Children, Addiction Intervention, Crisis Intervention, and Family Therapy.  

ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Advanced Diploma in Counselling Psychology (ADICP) trains students to apply appropriate counselling skills in different situations while understanding their underlying theories. The ADICP programme introduces students to the nature of psychology and relates it to the theories and concepts of counselling. Students move on to explore themselves in order to promote personal growth and self-awareness, acquiring the key attributes of a competent counsellor and the proper methods of applying those skills.

DIPLOMA IN COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
Diploma in Counselling Psychology (DCPSY) is a counselling course covering a range of conceptual and functional skills in counselling. It trains students to apply appropriate counselling psychology skills in different situations, and equips students with the ability to work effectively as a counsellor.

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It’s easy to dismiss a question like this. The answer seems obvious; sure, I deserve to be happy. Except we shouldn’t make this assumption that this is the obvious answer, because a lot of people don’t actually think they deserve to be happy even if they say they do.

Everyone is trying to find their way in the world, whether they are young or old. Each person is trying to find happiness, but for many of us, we aren’t really sure exactly what happiness really is. We have an idea of what we think will make us happy; and often, it’s grinded into us over years that we’ll need to be successful. It is assumed happiness will follow that success.

When people hear and talk about happiness, there is a tendency to attach it to business, career, and monetary success. There is a good chance you have that thought as well. Especially when you’re worried about your future prospects and financial security, it’s hard not to tie happiness to money. Saying that, everyone does have an idea of what happiness looks like to them, apart from material success. So how do you define happiness?

Figuring out who you are is important and essential to figuring out what happiness means to you and where to find it. It’s also essential to figuring out what you want to be.