# counselling (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover counselling. Page: Feed: --- ## [Alumna Pang Xin Xian: Joy of Seeing God’s Fingerprints](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/08/14/alumna-pang-xin-xian-joy-of-seeing-gods-fingerprints/) _2026-08-14 · eeyuing · East Asia School of Theology_ We felt very excited as it was the first time to the pottery for everyone. Many lessons stood out for me. The first was that wheel-throwing is a slow and repetitive process, which requires many rounds of spinning. A few times, I exerted too much or too little pressure and my clay went wobbly. Thank \[…\] ## [Starting off our day the right way](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/starting-our-day-off-properly) _2026-08-14 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ What’s your morning routine? Whether we’re planning to set the world to rights and get a tonne of work done today, or take our time with things and look after ourselves, how we start off the day can have a big impact in our mood, energy levels and the kind of day we end up having. With modern life as busy as it is, we’re not often taking time for ourselves and easing ourselves into the day. Maybe… ## [The Skilled Helper – Part 1: Foundations & Framework](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/08/10/the-skilled-helper-part-1-foundations-framework/) _2026-08-10 · jonathan · East Asia School of Theology_ Would you like to explore the foundational biblical mandate for the “care of souls,” skilled-helper model, and counseling framework for people-helping? This course explores the intersection of a biblical mandate for “care of souls” with contemporary societal needs, integrating theology and spirituality with psychological counseling frameworks. Students will examine the essential qualities of an… ## [Life after August 5th](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/life-after-august-5th) _2026-08-07 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ Earlier this week, the EHRC guidance about single sex spaces came into effect across England, Wales and Scotland. I’ve spoken many times before about how it is completely unworkable and benefits no-one. But it’s here all the same. Everyone and their grandmother also seems obligated to express negative opinions about trans people in single sex spaces right now. It's everywhere from vox pops to… ## [UniMAC Celebrates Cultural Diversity at International Day 2026](https://unimac.edu.gh/unimac-celebrates-cultural-diversity-at-international-day-2026/) _2026-08-05 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), through its Centre for Global Education and Collaboration (CGEC) has celebrated the UniMAC International Day 2026, under the theme, “Unity in Diversity: \[…\] The post UniMAC Celebrates Cultural Diversity at International Day 2026 appeared first on University of Media, Arts and Communication . ## [Stewarding Resources – Strategic Church Leadership Workshop by 4Twelve Academy](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/08/03/stewarding-resources-strategic-church-leadership-workshop-by-4twelve-academy/) _2026-08-03 · jonathan · East Asia School of Theology_ How does your church steward the resources that God has provided to accomplish His vision for your church? Join a 4Twelve Academy 3-hour workshop on effectively stewarding resources through biblical and practical ministry planning frameworks, workflow and system designs. Learn from Mr Tan Ban Thong and Mr Edwin Sam who have much capacity building experiences \[…\] ## [Faith in the counselling room](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/faith-in-the-counselling-room) _2026-07-31 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ Does faith have a place in the counselling room or does it have to be a totally secular environment? Does the very rational and logical approach of something like CBT, allow for faith or are they naturally in opposition? It’s something I’ve been reflecting on recently. First of all, I want to be clear there is faith-centred ‘therapy’ out there that is more akin to talking to a minister; discussing… ## [Cross Cultural Team Internships 2026 Reflection](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/07/30/cross-cultural-team-internships-2026-reflection/) _2026-07-30 · eeyuing · East Asia School of Theology_ During the recent school break, three teams of EAST students travelled overseas to minister through Cross Cultural Team Internships (CCTI). Here are their reflections as they look back on their experiences and impact made at their mission fields. As one of the teams went to a creative access country, we will only be reporting \[…\] ## [UniMAC’s Centre for Gender and Communication Research (CGCR) Onboards First Cohort of Research Affiliates to Drive Gender Equity and Communication Research](https://unimac.edu.gh/unimacs-centre-for-gender-and-communication-research-cgcr-onboards-first-cohort-of-research-affiliates-to-drive-gender-equity-and-communication-research/) _2026-07-29 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ ACCRA, Ghana — On Friday, July 24, 2026, the Centre for Gender and Communication Research (CGCR) hosted a landmark inception meeting for its inaugural cohort of Research Affiliates at \[…\] The post UniMAC’s Centre for Gender and Communication Research (CGCR) Onboards First Cohort of Research Affiliates to Drive Gender Equity and Communication Research appeared first on University of Media, Arts and… ## [UniMAC’s Debate Champions Pay a Courtesy Call on the Vice-Chancellor and ahead of Commonwealth Debate Competition in Sydney, Australia](https://unimac.edu.gh/unimacs-debate-champions-pay-a-courtesy-call-on-the-vice-chancellor-and-ahead-of-commonwealth-debate-competition-in-sydney-australia/) _2026-07-24 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) debate champions, Titus Owusu Darko and Agurobesa Ako Precious, have paid a courtesy call on the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Opoku Mensah, \[…\] The post UniMAC’s Debate Champions Pay a Courtesy Call on the Vice-Chancellor and ahead of Commonwealth Debate Competition in Sydney, Australia appeared first on University of Media, Arts and… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IxRJIOa1MuFy) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [UniMAC Debate Champions Pay Courtesy Call on Hon. Speaker of Parliament ahead of Commonwealth Youth Debate in Australia](https://unimac.edu.gh/unimac-debate-champions-pay-courtesy-call-on-hon-speaker-of-parliament-ahead-of-commonwealth-youth-debate-in-australia/) _2026-07-24 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The Management and the 2026 Commonwealth Debate Champions of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of \[…\] The post UniMAC Debate Champions Pay Courtesy Call on Hon. Speaker of Parliament ahead of Commonwealth Youth Debate in Australia appeared first on University of Media, Arts and Communication . ## [New Student Rebecca Liow – A heart for Japan, Led to EAST](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/07/24/new-student-rebecca-liow-a-heart-for-japan/) _2026-07-24 · eeyuing · East Asia School of Theology_ Below is a brief introduction of a new student Rebecca Liow, a Singaporean who has a heart for Japan. She is enrolled in Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies and she is a member of Covenant Evangelical Free Church in Singapore. She shares about being led to study at EAST, the EAST Aleph immersion experience, \[…\] ## [Emotional Affairs](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/emotional-affairs) _2026-07-24 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ The expression "emotional affair" is a bit of a loaded one, isn’t it? There’s a lot of judgement bundled up with it. The sort of thing that someone might be accused of in an argument. It’s perhaps even a bit glib and reductive; potentially jealously policing friendships and isolating people from sources of support. That’s something we can see in abusive relationships and something we have to be… ## [Equipping Korean Laypersons to Serve with Joy](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/07/24/equipping-korean-laypersons-to-serve-with-joy/) _2026-07-24 · jonathan · East Asia School of Theology_ Equipping Korean Laypersons to Serve with Joy EAST-Elim Center Christian Counselling Certificate Program An interview with Dr Hee Sun Jackie Kim, educator and professional counsellor and crisis coach with over two decades of experience in the United States, on her vision to equip lay leaders in the Korean community through structured counselling training. At \[…\] ## [Bridging the Gap: UniMAC and Global Media Alliance Partners to Shape the Future of Public Relations at the World PR Day Festival 2026](https://unimac.edu.gh/bridging-the-gap-unimac-and-global-media-alliance-partners-to-shape-the-future-of-public-relations-at-the-world-pr-day-festival-2026/) _2026-07-23 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The Public Relations Department under the Faculty of Business and Strategic Communication (FoBSC) at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), partnered with the Global Media Alliance (GMA) \[…\] The post Bridging the Gap: UniMAC and Global Media Alliance Partners to Shape the Future of Public Relations at the World PR Day Festival 2026 appeared first on University of Media, Arts and… ## [기쁨으로 섬기는 한국 평신도 사역 역량 강화 – Equipping Korean Laypersons](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/07/23/%ea%b8%b0%ec%81%a8%ec%9c%bc%eb%a1%9c-%ec%84%ac%ea%b8%b0%eb%8a%94-%ed%95%9c%ea%b5%ad-%ed%8f%89%ec%8b%a0%eb%8f%84-%ec%82%ac%ec%97%ad-%ec%97%ad%eb%9f%89-%ea%b0%95%ed%99%94-equipping-korean-laypersons/) _2026-07-23 · jonathan · East Asia School of Theology_ 기쁨으로 섬기는 한국 평신도 사역 역량 강화 기독교 상담 자격증 프로그램 20년 넘게 미국에서 교육자이자 전문 상담가, 그리고 위기 코치로 활동해 온 김희선 박사. 이번 인터뷰에서는 체계적인 상담 훈련을 통해 싱가폴 한국 교회와 기독교 공동체의 평신도 리더를 전문적인 돌봄의 사역자로 세우고자 하는 그녀의 비전을 들어보았습니다. 2026년 5월, EAST 제32회 졸업식은 특별한 이정표를 남겼습니다. 1년에 \[…\] ## [Dr Alvin Tey: Missiological Implications From The Singapore General Household Survey 2025](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/07/22/dr-alvin-tey-missiological-implications-from-the-singapore-general-household-survey-2025/) _2026-07-22 · eeyuing · East Asia School of Theology_ The post below is written by Dr Alvin Tey, an EAST Resident Faculty in Intercultural Studies. He concurrently serves with Operation Mobilisation (OM), where he leads the People and Organizational Development team in OM East Asia. Missiological Implications From The Singapore General Household Survey 2025 The latest General Household Survey in Singapore (GHS \[…\] ## [Theology of Work – Module 1: Work in God’s Story](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/07/21/theology-of-work-module-1-work-in-gods-story/) _2026-07-21 · jonathan · East Asia School of Theology_ Why does work, which has genuine dignity, so often go wrong? This module begins with common experiences of work as fruitless, pointless, or self-serving, then examines the deeper problem: the human tendency to ask work to provide what only God can give. From there, the module develops a creation-grounded account of work. We will consider \[…\] ## [Pride in a year of challenges](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/pride-in-a-year-of-challenges) _2026-07-17 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ As I write this, we’re a few days away from Glasgow’s Pride on 18th July, and 2025-26 has certainly brought challenges for the LGBTQ+ community. Now more than ever is when we need to stand up and be counted. A time to say “enough!” In the last year, the attacks on the trans community have deepened, bankrolled by billionaires and foreign right-wingers. The, at best flawed, EHRC guidance is part of… ## [Strategic Leadership in Church Operations – Workshops by 4Twelve Academy](https://www.east.edu.sg/2026/07/17/strategic-leadership-in-church-operations-workshops/) _2026-07-17 · jonathan · East Asia School of Theology_ Would you like to be a more biblically strategic and operationally competent church layleader, elder or pastor in an increasingly complex environment? In today’s Christianity where church leaders are expected to be effective in managing one’s church in the dynamic marketplace, it certainly requires one to not only have spiritual depth in the Word, \[…\] ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/53WD07qJjTfF) _2026-07-17 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [UniMAC Holds Men’s Conference on Work-Life Balance](https://unimac.edu.gh/unimac-holds-mens-conference-on-work-life-balance/) _2026-07-16 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The Counselling Department, in collaboration with the Centre for Gender and Communication Research (CGCR) of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) on Friday, July 10, 2026, organised the \[…\] The post UniMAC Holds Men’s Conference on Work-Life Balance appeared first on University of Media, Arts and Communication . ## [Webinar Series July 2026 Edition](https://unimac.edu.gh/webinar-series-july-2026-edition/) _2026-07-13 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ Webinar Series July 2026 Edition Topic: Reimaging African Higher Education Pedagogy for Responsive Student Career Experiences in the Digital Age Date: Thursday, 23rd July 2026 Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm Venue: \[…\] The post Webinar Series July 2026 Edition appeared first on University of Media, Arts and Communication . ## [Compassion Fatigue and Caregiver Burnout](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/compassion-fatigue-and-caregiver-burnout) _2026-07-10 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ What do you think of when you hear the expression “compassion fatigue”? You might perhaps think about someone getting jaded, or exhausted by trying to support so many different causes, the endless horrors of social media, or tired from looking after someone and neglecting themselves. People sometimes casually use the expression in that way. We might even rail against what it’s suggesting. Surely… ## [The University of Media, Arts And Communication (UniMAC) Appoints Ernest Ofori Sarpong As First Chancellor](https://unimac.edu.gh/the-university-of-media-arts-and-communication-unimac-appoints-ernest-ofori-sarpong-as-first-chancellor/) _2026-07-07 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Chief Executive Officer of the Special Group of Companies, as the \[…\] The post The University of Media, Arts And Communication (UniMAC) Appoints Ernest Ofori Sarpong As First Chancellor appeared first on University of Media, Arts and Communication . ## [Switching off (and why it’s essential!)](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/switching-off-and-why-it-s-essential) _2026-07-03 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ Whether we’re lucky enough to be able to afford a proper holiday, or we stay local on our days off, taking time away from work and day to day routine is important. Constant stress is not good for us and impacts both our physical and mental health, and taking time off helps us recharge, heal and reset. A review of data from 32 studies into the impact of holidays on wellbeing by the BPS found that,… ## [UniMAC-IFT’s Department of Radio and Television Production reconnects Alumni, Students, and Industry Leaders in a Landmark Gathering](https://unimac.edu.gh/unimac-ifts-department-of-radio-and-television-production-reconnects-alumni-students-and-industry-leaders-in-a-landmark-gathering/) _2026-07-02 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The Department of Radio and Television Production at the University of Media, Arts and Communication’s Institute of Film and Television (IFT), hosted an Alumni Homecoming 2026 on June 11, \[…\] The post UniMAC-IFT’s Department of Radio and Television Production reconnects Alumni, Students, and Industry Leaders in a Landmark Gathering appeared first on University of Media, Arts and Communication . ## [UniMAC to Host 2026 State of Journalism, Media and Communication Conference (SJMCC)](https://unimac.edu.gh/unimac-to-host-2026-state-of-journalism-media-and-communication-conference-sjmcc/) _2026-07-02 · uniwebmaster · University of Media, Arts and Communication_ The School of Journalism and Media Studies (SOJAMS) at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) will host a Conference on the State of Journalism, Media and Communication \[…\] The post UniMAC to Host 2026 State of Journalism, Media and Communication Conference (SJMCC) appeared first on University of Media, Arts and Communication . ## [Brown eyes, blue eyes](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/brown-eyes-blue-eyes) _2026-06-26 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ We carry around with us biases and assumptions; ways in which we see what is normal to us and how our world works. Part of how our mind works is to see patterns and apply rules. Our brain does this quickly because it’s a useful survival trick; we only need to make that association with danger once to avoid that danger in the future. False positives don’t matter so much when it’s a matter of life… ## [Mens Health Week 2026](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/mens-health-week-2026) _2026-06-19 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ This week is Men’s Health week here in the UK. It’s an annual event organised by Men’s Health Forum that raises awareness of issues facing men’s health and encourages positive action. I’ve written in the past about the persistent challenges we have with mens mental health (Mens Mental Health in 2025 and What about Men?) but where are we at the moment? According to some recent research from BUPA… ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CquSVjoTmuKb) _2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Starting a conversation about mental health](https://www.mckellarcounselling.com/post/starting-a-conversation-about-mental-health) _2026-06-12 · Scott · McKellar counselling_ Recently I took part in a new podcast focusing on health for older gay and bisexual men\* and I’ve been reflecting on how we talk about mental health, or maybe more accurately how we can start conversations about mental health. In some areas it can feel like we’re making a lot of progress, but according to the Mental Health charity, Mind, there has been a gradual annual decline in mental health…