Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 2)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 2)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 2)Poh Gan
Published on: 15/12/2025

In Part 1, I shared my journey as an Asian, neurodivergent woman integrating psychology and Buddhist practice. In Part 2, I want to talk more about the rise of process-based therapy approach, the importance of understanding ancient wisdom in its fullness, and the deeper questions about decolonising spirituality in Western psychology.

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Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 1)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 1)

Decolonising Psychology Through Buddhist Wisdom: How Do I Know There's More? (Part 1)Poh Gan
Published on: 15/12/2025

After 17 years of being a psychologist, it's drilled into me: practice under the scientist-practitioner model. Use evidence-based approaches. Stay close to the research. But here's what they don't tell you.

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The Middle Way for Burned-Out Therapists: Beyond Extremes

The Middle Way for Burned-Out Therapists: Beyond Extremes

The Middle Way for Burned-Out Therapists: Beyond ExtremesPoh Gan
Published on: 26/11/2025

Like many therapists, I once oscillated between two familiar extremes. Some days, I would push myself beyond reasonable limits, taking on extra clients, skipping breaks, carrying their stories home - convinced that anything less meant I wasn't doing enough. Other days, exhausted and depleted, I'd feel waves of guilt for setting boundaries, taking time off, or simply admitting I couldn't hold it all.

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The Inner Sanctuary: Where Buddhist Wisdom Meets Therapeutic Practice

The Inner Sanctuary: Where Buddhist Wisdom Meets Therapeutic Practice

The Inner Sanctuary: Where Buddhist Wisdom Meets Therapeutic PracticePoh Gan
Published on: 03/11/2025

When Professional Dedication Meets Personal Depletion Several years into my Buddhist practice, while deeply immersed in frontline mental health work, juggling work and parenting, I found myself running on empty. The weight of holding space for others' trauma, grief, and pain was becoming overwhelming.

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