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Pokémon Go or Pokémon No

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

If you can believe it, Pokémon has been around for over twenty years! The newest way to play is the sudden craze Pokémon Go, a game which gets the players to use their phones to walk around outside and catch the virtual monsters in the real world. Pokémon Go has been a huge and fast success for Nintendo as many people are playing it, children and adults alike. The sudden flood of gamers has brought up some interesting reports of the benefits and concerns of playing Pokémon Go. Some parents are claiming that the game has been a support… Read More Here!

Lack of Communication – Root Cause of Marriage Issues

Posted on 16/05/2016 in Couples Counselling

Many couples come into counseling with a lack of communication as the primary reason for doing so. Regardless of what brings couples through the door, communication is often the last thing that is described as a problem in the relationship. By the end of the first session, many couples are describing issues of withdrawal, isolation, blame and general dissatisfaction with the relationship. Further exploration usually depicts two individuals who still love each other, but are tired of the constant fights, feeling ignored, or like their feelings do not matter. Communication is usually the key by which these issues are resolved.… Read More Here!

My child’s school has asked for a psycho-educational assessment as a part of his enrolment criteria… What exactly is that?

Posted on 16/05/2016 in Children, Parenting, Students

By Lenka Matuska, Registered Provisional Psychologist, M.C., Dipl. Psych. That is a question that we get asked a lot at Insight. Many charter and private schools ask for this assessment. Teachers who are concerned about behavior or grades may ask for one as well. A psycho-educational assessment is a series of tests, observations and history taking about your child that when compiled helps family and teachers understand how the child learns and processes information. The role of the assessment in your child’s school varies. Some schools want to assure themselves that your child has the capacity to keep pace… 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!

Strategies for Coping with Anger

Posted on 02/10/2015 in Anger Issues, Couples Counselling

Anger is often experienced as a reaction to underlying feelings. A woman makes an angry comment to her husband, but in reality she is feeling unheard and disregarded because he forgot to buy diapers again. This type of scenario may sound familiar to couples, but all relationships are affected by anger. It is important to take some time to understand your underlying emotions. By doing so, you can talk to the other person about what you are distinctively feeling and experiencing. Using “I” statements can be helpful for expressing emotions more explicitly. “I feel _____ when you _____ because _____… Read More Here!