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Jun 3, 20233 min read
Arrival: Exploring the role of language in our experience of life
Arrival (2016), directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the novella Story of Your Life (1998, Chiang), explores the intertwining...
May 6, 20234 min read
Naughties Throwback: Exploring Identity, Family, and Mental Health in Looking for Alibrandi
NB: This post contains film spoilers and mention of suicide. The Australian film Looking for Alibrandi (2000) is a coming-of-age story...
May 5, 20234 min read
Do you cry when watching your favourite show, but numb out when something bad happens to you?
This could be why... Can you relate to this meme? It is a common experience for many, and some people I work with have actually brought...
May 5, 20236 min read
Overcoming complex family dynamics: A psychologist’s reflections on Turning Red
Domee Shi’s fabulous animated film Turning Red (2022) depicts the story of Mei (Rosalie Chiang), a Chinese-Canadian teenager embarking on...
Apr 29, 20236 min read
How to Deal with a Narcissist: Lessons from The Devil Wears Prada
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Devil Wears Prada (2006) People with narcissistic traits can show up anywhere – but in...
Apr 22, 20234 min read
Why 'film therapy'?
How would you feel if your therapist prescribed a ‘Lord of the Rings’ marathon, instead of daily meditation or gratitude journaling?...
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