Category: Blog
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Psychological Assessments
What are psychological tests? Psychological assessments are part of a battery which may include interviews, observations, evaluations and surveys. These standardised tests are used to collect information to identify and understand the core issues that a person is facing, and the strengths and difficulties they may experience in their various modes of functioning (e.g. cognitive…
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Crisis Intervention
Crisis Management Having been deployed to aid with single to systemic crises, we are able to provide psychological safety for all affected parties and contain any adverse after-effects by ensuring those within the circle of vulnerability are well-tended to. Our extensive experience in critical incident management makes us a leader in crisis intervention training. Suicide…
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Counselling Related
Counselling Skills In conjunction with Ministry of Education Counselling Skills Basic Counselling Skills Intermediate Counselling Skills Case Formulation Treatment Planning Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is often seen as a collaborative, problem-solving and educational therapeutic approach. Its widespread range of advantages and ease of use makes CBT a popular and appropriate training course…
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Workplace & Mental Wellbeing
General Topics Creating our Workplace First things First Resilience Coping with Changes Growing & Thriving Mindfulness Burnout & Self-Care Learned Optimism Motivation Specialised Topics Parenting Promoting Diversity Emotional Intelligence Procrastination Coaching & Mentoring Empathic Leadership Attention in a Distracted World Managing Difficult Conversations Team Communication
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Peer Support
Psychological First Aid (PFA) We often associate “First Aid” with a serious and potentially threatening event that happened. In contrast, our rendition of PFA aims to equip individuals with the fundamental skills required to provide initial support to those in distress. These include learning about the warning signs, basic attending skills, and linking them to…
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Schema Therapy
Schema therapy (ST) focuses on recognising and understanding one’s schemas; maladaptive patterns of thought which leads to unhealthy behaviour and relationships. Drawing from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and Gestalt therapy, ST helps clients identify unhealthy thoughts and their roots. Therapists then work to change these thought processes to promote positive behaviour. Clients also learn…
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps clients process traumatic memories and experiences by transforming negative emotions linked to those memories into positive, empowering emotions. EMDR uses eye tracking movements (or other senses, like sound) to enhance the brain’s ability to process traumatic memories, altering how clients perceive them. During an EMDR session, the therapist…
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a mindful psychotherapy that helps clients focus on the present, accepting their thoughts and feelings without judgement. Stemming from cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), ACT helps clients learn to stop avoiding and struggling with emotions, instead accepting that these feelings are appropriate responses to certain situations and should not prevent…
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Emotion Focused Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based psychotherapeutic approach that views emotions as intrinsic and adaptive, essential for survival and thriving. It emphasise that emotional awareness and management are crucial for healthy behaviour and relationships, linking emotions closely to self and identity. Techniques: EFT helps clients understand and manage their emotions through greater emotional awareness, regulation,…
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Mindfulness Based Therapy (MBT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), as the name suggests, incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques. This technique aims to help clients in being better able to understand and manage their thoughts and feelings, reducing feelings of distress. MBCT aids clients in recognizing that they are separate from their emotions and thoughts. This separation then allows…