KLP Hanoi Counseling

09/04/2026

Substance abuse can forever change reward circuits.

06/04/2026

"During gestation, the fetal brain develops dramatically as structures and connections form, providing the foundation for all future development. Exposure to maternal stress can sometimes have deleterious effects on the fetus, depending on the cause, timing, duration, and intensity of stress. Fortunately, postnatal interventions, such as a secure parent-infant bond and an enriched environment, can buffer the potential negative consequences."
The Role of Stress in Brain Development - By: Claudia BussPh.D., Sonja EntringerPh.D., James M. SwansonPh.D., and Pathik D. WadhwaM.D., Ph.D.

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04/04/2026

“I looked over your webpage and was wondering if you have any experience with trauma? “
this is my response to that inquiry:
I took training courses in trauma treatment since I started working as a therapist in 2018 as I have seen so many clients who have been suffering from trauma. I have always been driven to help my clients address the root causes of their difficulties, which is why I wanted to study EMDR and specialize in trauma treatment even before graduating. However, my professional path did not lead me to formal EMDR training until 2021. I became a Certified EMDR therapist in January 2023.
In addition to EMDR, I took further training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, as I found that complex trauma often requires more than a single therapeutic approach. Before taking formal training in IFS, I had already been integrating “inner child” work into my practice.

I was very fortunate to be mentored by an EMDR consultant - who was also an IFS consultant - during my certification process. Over the course of a year, this mentorship helped me effectively integrate IFS with EMDR in my clinical work. Since then, I have been taking advanced training focused on combining these two modalities in trauma treatment.

28/03/2026

" Khuyen, I am forever grateful to have met you!"
" I hope life treats you as kindly as you have treated me.

I just saw these lines in an email sent to me by my former client a few months ago.
We completed our therapy work in 2024. Recently, she reached out to share that others are often surprised—or even jealous—of how quickly she seems to recover when life becomes difficult. She noted that they don’t see the depth and length of the work we did together to re-process her traumatic experiences.

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02/02/2026

"Recent statistics reveal a turn back to simplistic, non-technological activities and hobbies.
The trend of "analog hobbies" has its roots in mid-century psychology and ancient mindfulness.
Analog hobbies can be an adaptive way to cope with the world and societal chaos."
Why Analog Hobbies Are the New Self-Care Trend- Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/am-i-dying/202601/analog-hobbies-a-new-self-care-trend?utm_source=FacebookPost&utm_medium=FBPost&utm_campaign=FBPost&fbclid=IwY2xjawPr0bJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFjeXRQUko2MjB5WlhwNk0zc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqzoMPeDAZi4fQvG8V2OazP_ts0sqaRy6rGVDj_k3PyE-cXz1wuEVJl3sPMh_aem_XNdM6uF0Aik-Td90JSW4VA

"Adaptive regression," and just keeping your hands busy.

28/08/2025

A strong desire to feel in control can skew our thinking in an overly pessimistic direction and lead to procrastination and anxiety. These thoughts can help restore balance and autonomy.

25/08/2025

This is not very uncommon when parents cant maintain boundaries and keep the role of being a “rescurer” to their children (of course not consciously most of the time)

1. They expect help, but don't appreciate it.

13/08/2025

Finally.

08/05/2025

A closer look at family dysfunction.

08/05/2025

5. Critical commentary that feels infantilizing.

08/05/2025

With Psychology Today – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉