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Geophysics has a role to play in the development of "smart cities". This is particularly true for Singapore, one of the world's most densely populated countries. Imaging of Singapore's subsurface is required to identify geological faults, model shaking from future earthquakes, and provide a framework for underground development. A noninvasive geophysical technique that is well suited for urban areas is passive seismic surveys using compact seismic instruments called nodes. Here we image Singapore's crustal structure using receiver functions generated by a 40‐day deployment of a 88 station nodal array. We generate high resolution receiver functions, despite the noisy environment and short recording time and also create common‐conversion point images. Our results reveal a complex crustal structure, containing multiple discontinuities. Azimuthal variations indicate a distinct change in crustal structure on either side of the postulated Bukit Timah fault, which has implications for seismic hazard. Plain Language Summary: By 2050 over two thirds of the global population is expected to live in cities (United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019). Such dense population centers increase the exposure to nearby natural hazards such as earthquakes. Rapid urbanization also creates an ever pressing need to understand the subsurface of our cities, for example, for underground development. One technological advancement that allows us to image the subsurface of cities are passive seismic surveys using nodes. Nodes are small seismic instruments that can be deployed in urban areas such as schools and parks. We present results of a passive seismic survey using 88 nodes deployed in Singapore for 40 days. We generate high resolution receiver functions across the array, despite the short recording time, by using array stacking techniques. The dense nature of the array also allows continuous high frequency signals to be traced. Our results reveal that the structure of the crust is different on either side of the Bukit Timah fault, which agrees with geological information. Ancient faults in peninsula Malaysia have been reactivated in the recent past due to stress transfer from the Sumatran subduction zone; therefore, a geological fault under a densely populated urban center warrants further study for seismic hazard. Key Points: Robust receiver functions are generated from a temporary dense nodal array in a noisy urban environmentHigh frequency receiver functions reveal Singapore's crustal structure with direct implications for seismic hazard analysisAzimuthal variations reveal distinct crustal structure on either side of the Bukit Timah fault [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP) is a behavioral psychotherapy intervention that emphasizes the development of an intimate and intense therapeutic relationship as the vehicle of therapeutic change. Recently, research has provided preliminary support for a FAP therapist training (FAPTT) protocol in enhancing FAP competency. The present study aimed to expand on this research by examining the effects of FAPTT on FAP-specific skills and competencies and a set of broadly desirable therapist qualities (labelled awareness, courage and love in FAPTT) in a sample of therapist trainees in Singapore. The study also evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of FAP in the Singaporean context. Twenty-five students enrolled in a master's in clinical psychology program were recruited and randomly assigned to receive either eight weekly sessions of a FAPTT course or to a waitlist condition. All participants completed measures assessing empathy, compassionate love, trait mindfulness, authenticity and FAP-specific skills and competencies pre- and post-training, and at 2-month follow-up. A post-course evaluation was administered to obtain participants' qualitative feedback. Results indicated that compared with the waitlisted group, FAPTT participants reported significant increases in overall empathy, FAP skill and treatment acceptability from pre- to post-training. Improvements were observed on several outcome variables at 2-month follow-up. Participants reported finding the training to be both feasible and acceptable, although several raised issues related to the compatibility of the treatment with the local cultural context. Overall, the findings suggest that FAPTT is effective for improving specific FAP competencies and selected broadly desirable therapist qualities among therapist trainees. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Key Practitioner Message Functional Analytic Therapy (FAP) therapist training protocol was effective in improving empathy and FAP skills among Singaporean therapist trainees., These improvements were maintained at 2-month follow-up., The training was found to be acceptable in the Singaporean context, although several adaptations were suggested to increase the compatibility between FAP principles and local cultural norms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]