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Why it’s good to talk

July 3, 2020best practice, BFDC, communication, Hong Kong, Marianne Lagutaine, parents, School, teachers

In person or online, communication between parents and teachers is essential for sharing information and solving potential problems. By Marianne Lagutaine MA (AThr), MA (Coun).

When your child self-harms

June 29, 2020Anxiety, BFDC, burning, cutting, mental health, self-harm, self-injury, Suicide, Teens

Self-harm is an unhealthy coping mechanism for dealing with emotional pain and stress. If your child self-harms, listen compassionately, and get help.

How to create a calming sleep routine

June 8, 2020Anxiety, BFDC, cues, Insomnia, screens, Sleep

Unstructured days and uncertain futures have some of us struggling to sleep well. A calming routine can help ease you into a good night's rest. Here's how.

Counselling Couples Through COVID-19

June 1, 2020anger management, BFDC, communication, couples counselling, Covid-19, Divorce, Dr. Ken Fung, Hong Kong, marriage counselling, triggers

Couples counsellors are busier than ever and the number of people filing for divorce has jumped. What has Covid-19 done to relationships? By Dr. Ken Fung.

Anxious about heading back to school?

May 20, 2020Anxiety, BFDC, Covid-19, school closure, separation

Finally! Classes are resuming after a long period of school closure. But after weeks at home, your child is reluctant to leave your side. By Marianne Lagutaine, MA (AThr), MA...

Teenage Mental Health and Covid-19

May 13, 2020Anxiety, BFDC, Covid-19, OCD, OCDAHK, support group, Teen

How to survive school closures, being with your parents all the time, and not seeing your friends. By Katrina Rozga CCC MC (Psych).

Set Boundaries for Healthy Development

April 14, 2020BFDC, boundaries, decision making, family therapy, Hong Kong, Parenting, Screen Time, teenagers, Teens

Good parenting means standing firm when kids overstep the limits. Boundaries make kids feel safe, and help them learn. By Katrina Rozga CCC MC (Psych)

Love in the Time of Corona

April 7, 2020

Problems with your partner? How to keep your relationship together when you are always together during the Coronavirus outbreak. By Dr. Ken Fung

Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace

March 26, 2020BFDC, Covid-19, employer, etherapy, Hong Kong, mental health, workplace

A resource for employers during the Covid-19 to support mental health in the workplace. The BFDC provides a range of corporate services to cultivate and maintain mental wellness.