Abuse

Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma

Posted on 04/02/2025 in Abuse, Narcissistic, Trauma

TL;DR: Narcissistic relationships involve manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse that can cause anxiety, depression, and PTSD in victims. Healing requires therapy, education, self-care, and building healthy boundaries. Insight Psychological offers in-person, online, and phone counselling to help survivors recover, rebuild self-esteem, and form healthier relationships—and also provides therapy for abusers seeking change. Anyone can find themselves in a narcissistic relationship, as narcissists often target individuals who are empathetic and supportive. These relationships can be deeply damaging to mental health because narcissists use manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse to erode their partner’s self-esteem and sense of reality. Over time, victims may… Read More Here!

Psychological Cause & Effect of Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Issues, Stress Management

TL;DR: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can stem from medical issues, but psychological factors like stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, relationship problems, and boredom often play a major role. Self-checks can help determine the cause, and addressing these psychological factors through awareness, communication, and therapy can improve sexual functioning. TL;DR: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can stem from medical issues, but psychological factors like stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, relationship problems, and boredom often play a major role. Self-checks can help determine the cause, and addressing these psychological factors through awareness, communication, and therapy can improve sexual functioning. Are you experiencing Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? If you… Read More Here!

Video: The Truth About Child Sex Abuse

Posted on 01/12/2015 in Abuse, Children, Parenting, Sexual Issues

Sex abuse of any kind is terrible and can leave lifelong mental and emotional scars, but it is especially abhorrent when it happens to children. The video below is a great piece produced by the BBC on "The Truth About Child Sex Abuse" Watch Video Here If you have concerns about child sexual abuse or abuse of any kind, Insight Psychological has experienced counselors in Edmonton & Calgary that are available to help. Contact us today. Read More Here!