A traumatic event, according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th Edition) (a guide psychologists’ use to diagnose mental disorders), refers to an event which...
‘Trauma’ is usually regarded by psychologists as ‘exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violation’. This exposure includes the direct experience of traumatic events, witnessing or learning...
When a person is scared or feels threatened by something they have seen or been involved in, refer to that as a trauma and our reactions to trauma may include...
Psychological trauma is an emotional or physical response to a distressing event or series of events, such as accidents, assaults, or natural disasters. Many people experience trauma in their lifetime and...
Collaborative care is the cornerstone to everything we do at Prosper Helath Collective. But what is it and why does it matter? We hope this infographic explains. Watch the video below to learn...
Prior to seeing a psychologist there are some key pieces of information that it is good to know. First and foremost, psychology should ALWAYS be collaborative. When developing a plan...
Attending therapy, especially the first session, can be a daunting experience for many people. This is completely normal, and it is often helpful once you know what to expect as...
Listening is a skill. Listening can be highly effective. However, it’s not easy because parents have to actively “do nothing”. Listening can be very effective for helping children who are feeling...
When your child is nervous and/or worried, it is often parents’ first instinct to try to fix the problem – and why wouldn’t you? You love your child, and that’s...
The anticipation, excitement, nervousness and bittersweet feelings that arise when children start school for the first time! Here are some things to think about for this process. Attending to practicalities is...