College of Allied Educators’ CBT workshop is a full 3-day workshop open to all who are counselling students, graduates, and professionals. Read more
Sadness is synonymous with sorrow, unhappiness, despair, grief, and gloom. When people speak about sadness, it is unanimously in a negative light, describing negative circumstances and emotions. The answer seems obvious that sadness is overwhelmingly negative and bad. Most people try to avoid it. We even learn from young that being sad is a bad thing and we should find ways to be happier. Our friends and family are always there to try to help us be joyful and happy. Read more
Speech and language development may give the impression they are the same thing. While they are related, they are also quite different.
SPEECH
is the verbal means of communications and consists of the rhythm of speech, the sounds produced, and how sounds are made. Read more
If you have noticed your child is not speaking as scheduled, there is no need to be alarmed. Speech and language development in children is progressive but the schedule of development is not strict. One child may speak slightly earlier and be more developed than another but it could just mean they are developing at a different pace and is to be expected. Read more
Motivation is the reason for your actions and desires. It acts as a catalyst to drive you towards a lofty goal. It is the reason why you want to succeed in your interpersonal relationships as the best mother, father, sibling, spouse, or friend. It is why you want to be successful in your career, why you want to earn more, or be a better person in general. Read more
Some people may say that it is how creative the teacher is that makes them special. Maybe it’s their ability to infuse learning with humour, or their patience and compassion that make them memorable. Others may think a teacher with a quirky and infectious personality makes for a memorable teacher. Perhaps the teacher is just really, really knowledgeable. Read more
The demand for Special Needs education in Singapore will continue to grow over the next few years and into the foreseeable future. The Straits Times shed light recently on the increasing demand for educators, Special Needs schools and voluntary welfare organisations to increase their capacity in Singapore. Read more
Good listening is empathic listening; defined as a way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding and trust. It allows us to receive and accurately interpret the speaker’s message, hence able to provide an appropriate response. This is an important skill to master for both personal and professional interactions. When an individual feels understood, an emotional burden is lifted, stress and defensiveness will reduce. Hence as an empathic listener, you empower the speaker to an increased self-esteem and clarity.
Empathic listening comprises two crucial aspects – Active and Reflective Listening.
BY LISTENING, YOU BENEFIT TOO
Listening is a skill that not only helps and serves others, it conditions us to become more compassionate, patient and nurturing people. It takes us out of our tendency toward self absorption and self interest, connecting us intrinsically with the world around us. When we listen, we develop new points of view, perspectives and insight and at the same time foster connections that confers trust and respect. Knowing how to be an engaged listener is a pivotal skill for effective communication. Learning the combined set of skills and techniques will empower you with the ability to build excellent rapport with others, manage stress at the moment and develop the capacity to recognise and understand your emotions and those you are communicating with.
Join us at College of Allied Educators to learn more about your deepest emotions, and discover how you can overcome your fears, disagreements, and challenges in order to build a happier life for yourself and your loved ones.
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.
CALL US at 6533-0031 EMAIL your enquiry to ENQUIRY@ICAE.EDU.SG
Dyslexia is the most common learning disability affecting up to 10% of the population; yet misconceptions and myths run rampant. We have all heard them at some point. A common example is that dyslexic children are not smart and have lower IQ, or dyslexic people can’t read. Read more
When people hear or think about self-love, they sometimes believe it to be selfish, even narcissistic. However, self-love is very commonly practiced and encouraged by counsellors as a way to increase self-esteem, improve interpersonal relationships and can lead to the reduction of anxiety and other negative conditions. Read more
