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Sex Therapy: How to Tell if It’s Right for You and Your Partner

Posted on 17/03/2023 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

TL;DR: Sex therapy helps couples with issues like low libido, intimacy problems, and sexual dysfunction. It offers tools to improve communication, reignite passion, and enhance sexual satisfaction. Insight Psychological provides professional support for these concerns. Sex therapy is talk therapy aimed at helping overcome challenges that may affect their sexual satisfaction. While you and your partner may not feel like your sex life is perfect, it is challenging to know if or when to seek sex therapy. This blog aims to provide information about: signs that show a need for sex therapy; common reasons couples seek sex therapy; how to… Read More Here!

5 Tips to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Posted on 30/11/2022 in Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management

TL;DR: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that usually occurs in winter, affecting about 15% of Canadians. To manage SAD, try getting sunlight, staying active, limiting carbs and alcohol, connecting with loved ones, and seeking therapy for support. While the ‘winter blues’ and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are often mentioned together, SAD more deeply affects the individuals who experience it. SAD is a type of depression that occurs with the shift of the seasons and impacts approximately 15% of Canadians, at least mildly, in their lifetime according to the Canadian Psychological Association 1. SAD is most commonly… Read More Here!

3 Benefits of Virtual Reality-Assisted Therapy

Posted on 14/11/2022 in Anxiety, Tips for Therapy, Uniformed Personnel & First Responders

TL;DR: Virtual Reality-Assisted Therapy (VRAT) uses immersive technology to help individuals with anxiety and phobias by simulating anxiety-provoking environments in a controlled, safe setting. It allows gradual exposure to fears, offers high control for therapists, and provides a secure way to face fears without overwhelming clients. This method can be a powerful tool in anxiety and phobia treatment. ChatGPT said: TL;DR: Virtual reality-assisted therapy (VRAT) uses immersive VR technology to safely expose clients to anxiety-provoking scenarios, helping them overcome fears in a controlled setting. It offers gradual exposure, realistic simulations, and the flexibility to stop the session at any time,… Read More Here!

Returning to Work After Covid-19

Posted on 08/07/2022 in Anxiety, Corporate Care, Stress Management

TL;DR: Return anxiety is the stress and fear some individuals feel when transitioning back to the office after the COVID-19 lockdown. Symptoms include anxiety, stress, burnout, and social discomfort. Employers can help by ensuring health measures, providing clear communication, and offering gradual reintegration, while employees can manage anxiety through mindfulness, boundary setting, and maintaining work-life balance. If anxiety persists, seeking professional help is recommended for smoother transitions. Returning to Work After Covid-19 As the curve flattens and people return to their places of work following the COVID-19 lockdown, there may be some mixed feelings or reactions. Some workers may feel… Read More Here!

Supporting the Families of First Responders

Posted on 19/04/2022 in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Uniformed Personnel & First Responders

TL;DR: The families of first responders often face mental health challenges due to the stress and trauma their loved ones experience on the job. This can lead to vicarious trauma, where family members, especially spouses and children, experience anxiety, sleep disturbances, and emotional strain. Supporting these families is crucial, and resources like Badge of Life Canada and therapy at Insight Psychological can help by offering coping strategies, communication skills, and methods to mitigate vicarious trauma. TL;DR: The families of first responders often face mental health challenges due to the stress and trauma their loved ones experience on the job. This… Read More Here!