14 Mar 2023 Listening skills for parents
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 nervous and/or worried...
14 Mar 2023 Top 5 tips for getting the most from therapy
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 you navigate...
14 Mar 2023 A course of therapy
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 for...
06 Mar 2023 Supporting a Loved one after a Traumatic Event
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...
06 Mar 2023 Types of Trauma Disorders
‘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...
06 Mar 2023 Types of Trauma Treatment
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...
06 Mar 2023 The impact of Trauma
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...
04 Feb 2023 What is collaborative care?
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...
04 Feb 2023 A course of therapy
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...
04 Feb 2023 Top 5 tips for getting the most from therapy
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...