Sudawan Kumar (Sandy) Psychologist
Sudawan Kumar (Sandy) Psychologist
ARISE BKK · POCKET BOOK
Waiting for the Next Announcement
Gentle guidance for the weeks when your job doesn't feel secure: living with uncertainty, hidden stress, exhaustion and keeping going. Written by a counseling psychologist.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Six Sections, 47 Scenarios
Short, real-life scenarios with gentle reflections, so you can open the book to the page that matches how you feel today.
Waiting for the Next Announcement
Before a layoff · 47 scenarios. For the weeks when your job doesn't feel secure.
Living with uncertainty: "When every meeting feels heavy"
Hiding stress from others: "Pretending everything is fine"
Emotional exhaustion: "Feeling drained before the day starts"
Watching things change around you: "Seeing familiar faces disappear"
Fear, guilt & internal conflict: "Feeling guilty for still having a job"
Trying to keep going: "Taking things one day at a time"
Moments you'll recognise
A few of the 47 scenarios inside:
Feeling tense at work
Waiting without answers
Not wanting to worry your family
Smiling while feeling overwhelmed
Sleeping but not resting
Watching people leave
Feeling relieved it wasn't you
Acting like everything is normal
HOW EACH PAGE WORKS
A Gentle Structure on Every Page
Every scenario walks you through the same five gentle steps, so you always know what to expect.
Inside every scenario
01 Emotional scenario: a real workplace situation many people experience during periods of uncertainty
02 Reflection question: a gentle prompt to help you explore your thoughts and feelings
03 Emotional insight: why these feelings may show up, and what they might be trying to tell you
04 Practical support ideas: small, realistic steps to care for yourself and move through the day
05 Permission for today: a reminder that you are allowed to be human in a difficult season
There's no right or wrong way
These aren't workbooks you must finish. Use them in the way that works best for you:
Read one scenario when something feels heavy
Explore the section that matches what you're going through
Use the reflections as journaling prompts
Come back whenever you need support
WHO IT'S FOR
Written for Uncertain Times
For anyone waiting for news at work, or supporting someone who is.
This book is for you if
You're hearing rumours of restructuring and can't switch off at night
You're watching colleagues leave and wondering what comes next
You want to support a colleague, friend or partner going through it
About the author
Sudawan Kumar is a counseling psychologist and the founder of Arise Bangkok Counseling. For over a decade she has supported employees and teams through organisational change, including leading wellbeing programs across Thailand and Singapore.
These pocket books bring that experience into short, practical pages you can turn to on hard days.
QUESTIONS
Good to Know
Quick answers before you buy.
About the book
What format is the book?
It's a PDF you can download instantly and read on your phone, tablet or computer.
Do I need to read it in order?
No. Open to whichever section matches how you feel. Each scenario stands on its own.
Before you buy
Is there a companion book?
Yes. Through the Transition covers the days after a layoff. Get both as the Layoff Support Set for $5.99.
Is this a replacement for counseling?
No. The book offers gentle self-support. If you're struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional.
SUPPORT FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES