Author: Hieu Tran
Always putting others first: the pattern called echoism
Always putting others first is usually described as a virtue, and it is often lived as an exhaustion. There is a version of it that is generous and a version of it that requires the person doing it to go missing, and from the outside the two are almost impossible to tell apart. Echoism is…
Why do I feel guilty for being angry?
Most people who feel guilty for being angry describe the same order of events. The anger appears, and then, very quickly, something else arrives and covers it. Not regret about anything said or done, because usually nothing was said or done. Something more like a verdict on the kind of person who would feel that…
Why Do I Feel Responsible for Other People’s Feelings?
Feeling responsible for other people’s feelings usually starts long before you notice it happening. A partner goes quiet, a friend’s text lands a beat too flat, a parent sighs on the phone, and something in you moves before you have had time to ask what is going on. Feeling responsible for other people’s feelings is…
IAMFC presentation June 2026.
In June 2026, the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC), in partnership with the Vietnam Institute of Psychology, convened its 2026 International Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Held at Hotel Lachateau from June 25–28, the conference gathered under the theme “Steadfast Anchor in Connection” (Vững Neo Trong Sự Kết Nối) and…
Mental health services in HCMC: A guide to finding help
There is mental health support in HCMC, but knowing where to start can feel incredibly overwhelming when you are exhausted. When you are dealing with constant worry or panic, navigating the medical system is the last thing you want to do. The system can seem like a giant maze of public hospitals and private clinics…
EGATIN Study Days 2025, Berlin
Reflections from the EGATIN Study Days 2025 in Berlin, where the focus was on working with polarisation in our groups and in group-analytic training: a rich exchange with colleagues across the international group-analytic community. Read the full post on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/d_PC_rnC What EGATIN is, and why the Study Days matter EGATIN, the European Group Analytic…
IAGP Conference 2025, Sapporo, Japan
Honoured to take part in the IAGP Conference in Sapporo, Japan (20–23 August 2025), connecting with colleagues from around the world on the future of group analysis and group psychotherapy. Read the full post on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dcMveiA4 What the IAGP congress is The International Association for Group Psychotherapy and Group Processes (IAGP) is the main…
Lecture on Group therapy, Fulbright University Vietnam, April 2026
I had the pleasure of visiting Fulbright University Vietnam to lead a session on Group Counselling. While I came to share my experience, I walked away just as inspired by the students and their thoughtful, nuanced questions. Read the full post on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dcMveiA4 Why group counselling is worth teaching early Group work tends to…
Not knowing who you are: Finding yourself without losing your connection
To resolve a quarter-life identity crisis while respecting family expectations, you must shift from silent compliance to chosen connection. Overcome this struggle by practicing inner reflection, exploring personal beliefs, and engaging in group therapy. This untangles your authentic self from external pressure, honoring your cultural roots while establishing individual purpose. Not knowing who you are…
Fixing relationship problems: A guide to reconnecting with your partner
To fix relationship problems and reconnect, you must break destructive communication cycles, address underlying emotional needs, and rebuild trust through consistent honesty. Couples therapy, including intercultural counseling, helps partners navigate life transitions and cultural differences. Additionally, practicing active listening and small daily connection exercises restores intimacy while maintaining individual identities. Fixing relationship problems often starts…
