Author: Psychologist, Cand. Psychol., MSc., Tran Ngoc Hieu


The Science of Belonging: Why We Feel Isolated and How to Reconnect
The benefits of group therapy provide a powerful antidote to the distressing emotional state we call loneliness. Many people distinguish loneliness from simple social isolation. You can live in a crowded city like Ho Chi Minh City and still feel a deep gap between your actual and desired connections. This internal feeling of disconnectedness often…


Beyond the Monad: The Evolution of Group Analysis
For a long time, psychoanalysis focused only on the individual psyche. The evolution of group analysis represented a monumental shift in this field. S.H. Foulkes acted as the principal architect of this new framework. However, his ideas did not develop in a vacuum. He forged the pillars of group analysis through profound historical and theoretical…
The “Mentalizing” Workout: How to Build Stronger Connections Through Group Therapy
Do you ever find yourself in a conversation that suddenly feels like a minefield? Perhaps you feel a wave of confusion during a disagreement, or you find yourself reacting intensely to a small change in someone’s tone. Navigating social interactions can be exhausting, especially when there is a disconnect between what is happening and how…
