03 Aug 2020 Understanding Trauma
Traumatic events are common, and most people will experience at least one during their lives. Trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that shatters your sense of security, making you...
24 Jul 2020 How to manage self critical thoughts with compassion
Being harsh and critical on ourselves is hurtful and isn’t workable in the long run. Be curious of the difficult thoughts and feelings that surface after your “I’m not good...
24 Jul 2020 Imposter Syndrome
The imposter syndrome is very common especially amongst professionals. It is that feeling that we just are not quite good enough and someone is going to figure it out and...
22 Jul 2020 My mind says I’m not a good enough clinical psychologist!
I have been working as a clinical psychologist at Prosper Health Collective for a month now and I have this recurring thought that I’m going to get into trouble, that...
14 Jul 2020 I am a bad mum.
I am a bad mum. Ok. I I said it. And I can tell you a million and one reasons why that statement is 100% true. My mind has stored away every...
06 Jul 2020 What does you inner critic say about you?
Sometimes our inner critic bubbles away in the background, largely unnoticed. Sometimes it is very loud and clear, like a referee on a football field. It may sound something like: ...
28 Jun 2020 How to stop your children from fighting
Children fight with each other for many reasons. And let’s face it, as parents it can drive us insane. It is common for parents to ask me the question –...
21 Jun 2020 How to help children get ready for school
One question I get asked all the time is “How can I help my child get ready in the morning without all the stress and chaos?” The experience of getting...
14 Jun 2020 Tips For Talking with your Child about the Anti-Racism Protests in the news
In this video Clinical Psychologist Krystle Pavalache provides helpful information on how to help your child make sense of the recent anti racism protests and images on the news. ...
13 Jun 2020 How to talk to children about racism and current events
Our news is once again filled with content that not surprisingly can leave our children feeling scared, angry, panicked, anxious, unsafe, hopeless, and confused. Not to mention the adults in...