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Psychological Coping During a Pandemic

Posted on 14/03/2020 in Anxiety, Stress Management

Psychological Coping during a Pandemic - by Psychologist's Association of Alberta TL;DR: Pandemics like COVID-19 can trigger anxiety and stress, but staying informed with reliable sources, managing stress through healthy habits, and maintaining social connections can help. It's important to avoid media overload, keep a balanced perspective, and build resilience. Seek professional help if anxiety or sadness becomes overwhelming or interferes with daily life. Pandemics, like COVID-19, challenge the way people cope. During a pandemic it’s not uncommon to experience strong emotions. Psychology helps us to understand normal responses to abnormal events – this can help Albertans cope. Novel &… Read More Here!

What Does a Sex Therapist Do?

Posted on 21/11/2019 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

TL;DR: Insight Psychological offers professional sex therapy in Edmonton for individuals or couples facing sexual performance or relationship issues. Their trained therapists, skilled in both psychological and physiological aspects of sexuality, provide compassionate, straightforward guidance and exercises to help address problems like erectile dysfunction, orgasm issues, and communication difficulties in relationships. TL;DR: Insight Psychological offers professional sex therapy in Edmonton for individuals or couples facing sexual performance or relationship issues. Their trained therapists, skilled in both psychological and physiological aspects of sexuality, provide compassionate, straightforward guidance and exercises to help address problems like erectile dysfunction, orgasm issues, and communication difficulties… Read More Here!

Supporting Another Person

Posted on 01/11/2019 in Anxiety, Depression, Students

TL;DR: If you're worried about someone's mental health, it's important to ask how they're doing and listen without judgment. Offer support, but know when to encourage professional help if needed. Take care of yourself as well, as supporting others can be emotionally draining. Sometimes we get worried about the mental and emotional health of a loved one, friend or acquaintance. Perhaps a friend has confided in you that they are feeling sad and filled with despair. Maybe you’ve noticed a classmate struggling with stress – they’re not sleeping, they’re on edge and feel tremendous pressure to perform well. Or maybe… Read More Here!

Navigating New Relationships

Posted on 15/10/2019 in Family Issues, Students

TL;DR: University or college can bring significant changes to relationships, including those with roommates, professors, and romantic partners. Whether navigating a new living situation, managing group projects, or dealing with a long-distance or new romantic relationship, these changes can add stress. If you're facing challenges, seeking help from a therapist can be beneficial for issues like relationship concerns, self-esteem, or trauma. TL;DR: University or college can bring significant changes to relationships, including those with roommates, professors, and romantic partners. Whether navigating a new living situation, managing group projects, or dealing with a long-distance or new romantic relationship, these changes can… Read More Here!

Grades and Exam Stress

Posted on 01/10/2019 in Anxiety, Stress Management, Students

TL;DR: Transitioning to university can be overwhelming due to larger class sizes, lecture-style teaching, heavier workloads, and increased responsibility for your own learning. Exams are more frequent and challenging, and the pressure to perform—whether from yourself, your parents, or your program—can feel intense. If stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges are affecting you, speaking with a therapist at Insight can provide support and guidance. Most people agree that university and post-secondary studies are vastly different from work done in grade school. For starters, your class size may have risen from about 30 to well over 100! The ability to… Read More Here!