Anxiety

What is EMDR Therapy?

Posted on 30/09/2014 in Anxiety, Depression, Grief

TL;DR: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a proven therapy that helps people process and heal from trauma and emotional distress. Using guided eye movements, it helps the brain reframe painful memories so they feel less overwhelming, leading to lasting relief from issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. What Is EMDR? It stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and is defined by EMDR Canada as an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma and many other mental health problems. It was discovered by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987.… Read More Here!

 

Problems With The Dieting Mentality

Posted on 17/09/2013 in Anxiety, Body Image

TL;DR: Diets fail not because of willpower, but because deprivation triggers our natural urge to overeat. Instead of strict diets, focus on sustainable habits—balance, self-awareness, and realistic goals. Lasting weight loss comes from understanding your behavior and psychology, not restriction. Pretty much all of us have tried to lose weight. Maybe we are trying to lose just 10 lbs for a wedding or maybe we are trying to lose 100 lbs because our doctor is concerned about diabetes or high blood pressure. The media is saturated with ads to lose weight, while at the same time competing for air time… Read More Here!

 

Depression Counselling in Calgary

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Depression is a serious condition that often requires professional help. In Calgary, treatment typically combines medication and cognitive behavioral therapy, while support from family, friends, and depression support groups can aid recovery. Insight Psychological offers specialized counselling and guidance to connect with these resources. Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects millions of people and rarely vanishes on its own; often times the best way to deal with depression is to seek the assistance of counselling. Treatments Available in Calgary Due to neurotransmitter imbalances as well as complex psychological issues, depression treatment usually implements a combination of medication… Read More Here!

 

How does Hypnotherapy work?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Anxiety, Stress Management, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Insight’s hypnotherapists in Edmonton use hypnosis to guide clients into a focused, trance-like state, allowing suggestions to influence the unconscious mind. This technique can help with issues like anxiety, depression, overeating, low confidence, and past trauma. Insights hypnotherapists in Edmonton are trained to induce a trance-like, altered state of consciousness in individuals by making suggestions and describing pleasant images on which to focus. This procedure works on most people (very few are not able to be hypnotized) by removing their attention away from the body and placing it solely on what is happening in the mind. As a result,… Read More Here!

 

Stressful Life Events and Suicide

Posted on 24/05/2011 in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Stress Management

TL;DR: Suicidal thoughts often follow triggering events like trauma, loss, or failure, especially in people already struggling with depression or identity issues. Warning signs include changes in mood, withdrawal, poor self-care, or talk of suicide. If someone mentions suicide, listen without judgment, show that they matter, and seek immediate professional help or call 911 if they are in danger. TRIGGERING EVENTS There are a number of factors that can lead a person to contemplate suicide. Plans for suicide are often put in motion following intense life-altering events. These events cause great stress in people but if a person is particularly… Read More Here!

 

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