Dr. Esslin Terrighena

Both feet firmly on the tightrope between calm and chaos.
Psychotherapist, Psychologist, & Director of Animal Welfare Society.

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It's exciting to write a chapter on something you're passionate about. It's even more exciting to hold the print book with said chapter in your hands.

#mindbalancehk #mentalhealth #domesticworkers #resilience #psychology #academia #southeastasia

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A huge thank you to Life on Lantau for their wonderful article on my human and animal work. #mindbalancehk #tailslantau #mentalhealth #animalwelfare #nurture

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My interview on RTHK3 with Noreen Mir about mental health in the Third Wave: Find out why you may be feeling confused, depressed, anxious, trapped, fatigued and angry - and what to do about it. #mindbalancehk #mentalhealth #covid19

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It was great being on Your Freedom Empire with Hayley Andrews. Find out how people may react under pressure and how that can affect your business relationships. I'm on from 27:00. https://t.co/c11By0FL0S
#mindbalancehk #business #organisationalpsychology #mentalhealth #covid19

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Covid-19 feels like one step forward, two steps back. How can you safeguard your mental health during these times of grief and uncertainty? https://t.co/8PptyTovpm

#mindbalancehk #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthawareness #onlinetherapy #psychotherapy #webinar

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Online therapy is different to offline therapy, but that doesn't mean it's less effective. As a client, you have more autonomy in setting the therapy space. Here are some pointers to make the most of your sessions.

#mindbalancehk #onlinetherapy #psychotherapy #mentalhealth

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Sometimes thoughts can feel like they are racing around our heads - here is a way to pull a gentle brake. https://t.co/P19yXC6IRB

#mindbalancehk #anxiety #psychotherapy #mentalhealth

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Lockdown and Covid-19 have put pressure on our mental health. Find out more here about symptoms and treatment for depression and bipolar disorders. https://t.co/gybT74rZ9i

Thank you Noreen Mir on RTHK3 for bringing me on the show for such an important and relevant topic!

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Why can writing out our anxious thoughts be so good for our mental health? https://t.co/8PwqsJ87r4

#mentalhealth #mindbalancehk #psychotherapy #psychologist #psychotherapist

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Three simple ways of bringing mindfulness into your life. https://t.co/20ypIVAkbZ

#mentalhealth #mindbalancehk #mindfulness #psychotherapy #therapy #calm

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Do you tend to judge yourself harshly and accept negative things happening to you, as you 'probably brought this on yourself' or 'deserve it'? You may have developed a self-punitiveness schema. https://t.co/lz1duYG6XS

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #psychotherapy #mentalhealth

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Do you find it difficult to express your emotions - or even know what you are feeling? You may have developed an emotional inhibition schema. https://t.co/6cc219c5oE

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #psychotherapy

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9-month-old RAINBOW 🌈 brought in for desexing. Sadly, she was pregnant and lost her four kittens. 6-week-new ROVER ☀️ who survived catflu that killed her siblings. Overcoming odds can empower. Connections can heal. Across species 💞
#adoptdontshop #tailslantau #mindbalancehk

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Do you identify your self-worth by your success at work? Are you always driven forward without pausing to enjoy your achievements? How does that affect your wellbeing? https://t.co/CCEiFmHFzL

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #psychotherapy #psychologist #mentalhealth

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Do you find it challenging to move yourself out of a negative mindset? https://t.co/Ax6UhBpRgL

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #psychologist #psychotherapist #mentalhealth #psychotherapy

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Do you feel trapped in a situation where you don't have control? Do you surrender to someone else's decisions? You may have developed a subjugation schema. https://t.co/9sAFQs6wO3

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychologist

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Do you find yourself putting other people's needs before your own? Do you find you are always giving and never taking? You may be living the self-sacrifice schema. https://t.co/bCZUZEQ2JU

#mentalhealth #mindbalancehk #schematherapy #schemas #psychotherapy #psychologist

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Do you find yourself seeking reassurance from others? How does that affect your wellbeing? https://t.co/DgSchhoMpc

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #schemas #psychotherapy #psychologist #psychotherapist #mentalhealthawareness

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Are you someone who struggles with self-control? https://t.co/vnJBgrwKXz

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #psychotherapy #awareness #mentalhealth

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This is a schema many people feel uncomfortable about, but, if you hold this schema, it can significantly impact your relationships, so it's paramount to tackle it.

#mindbalancehk #schematherapy #psychotherapy #psychotherapist #psychologist