Abuse

Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma

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

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 develop anxiety, depression, or PTSD due to the constant cycle of idealization and devaluation, leaving them feeling trapped, confused, and emotionally drained. Narcissism can manifest as a personality trait or a clinical disorder: Trait Narcissism: Involves entitlement, grandiosity, constant need for attention, lack of empathy, and envy. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): A… Read More Here!

 

Psychological Cause & Effect of Erectile Dysfunction

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

Are you experiencing Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? If you look at a lot of the medical literature exploring ED, they tend to quote that psychological factors are responsible for about 10%-20% of all cases. Interestingly, as a psychologist, and in my practice as a sex therapist, it is my experience that psychological factors are responsible for closer to 80% or 90% of ED issues. Certainly, there are a lot of medical causes for ED, and these need to be ruled out first prior to looking at psychological effects or causes. Common medical conditions that induce ED include: Diabetes,  obesity, history of smoking… 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!