Educational Qualifications

2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work), National University of Singapore

2005
Masters of Social Sciences (Social Work), National University of Singapore

2000
Bachelor of Arts (Social Work & Economics), National University of Singapore

Academic and Professional Experience

Professional Experience 

2014 - 2024
Divisional Director, Allkin Singapore Ltd

2009 - 2014
Centre Director, REACH Family Service Centre

2003 - 2009
Senior Medical Social Worker (Team Leader), Institute of Mental Health

2001 - 2003
Social Worker, AWWA Family Service Centre

2000 - 2001
Social Worker, Care Corner Family Service Centre (Toa Payoh)

Academic Experience

2024 - current
Senior Lecturer, Singapore University of Social Sciences

2007 - 2024
Associate Faculty, Singapore University of Social Sciences

2013 - 2024
Adult Educator, Social Service Institute

2015 - 2019
Adjunct Senior Lecturer, National University of Singapore

Selected Publications

Yow, T & Ong, P.N. (2024)
The Evolution of Social Issues and Social Services for Children and Young Persons in Singapore in Learning By Doing 2: Adaptive Capacities in Children and Youth Work, (pp. 8 – 32). Allkin Singapore. https://lnkd.in/gC8SFG8S

Yow, T & Lee, Y.Y (2020)
An Invisible Imprint. In Xiang, Y (Eds.), White – behind mental health stigma, (pp. 38 – 47). Klin Studio, Singapore

Yow, T & Wang, K.M (2016)
Children in low-income families. In Khng & Ow (Eds.), Social Work with Children and Youth in Singapore: A Resilience Perspective, (pp117 – 144). Pearson, Singapore.

Yow. T. (2012)
Appraisal, Coping and Psychosocial Outcomes of Marital Infidelity among Chinese clients of Social Service Agencies in Singapore, National University of Singapore, Social Work Department. [PhD Dissertation] https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/38841

Yow, T. & Mehta, K., (2010)
The Perceived Stigma and Coping Strategies among Asians with Schizophrenia: The Singapore Case. International Social Work; 53 (3): 379-392 https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872809359866

Yow. T. (2005)
A study of the perceived stigma of patients with schizophrenia and its impact on their compliance towards Psychiatric, National University of Singapore, Social Work Department. [Masters Dissertation]

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