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The Emotional Importance of Dreaming

Posted on 30/09/2019 in Stress Management

TL;DR: Dreams occur every night, mostly during REM sleep, which happens in the later part of the night. They help process emotions, improve memory, solve problems, and regulate mood, so missing REM sleep can impact your wellbeing. Remembering dreams is a sign you’re getting enough restorative sleep, typically seven to nine hours per night. TL;DR: Dreams occur every night, mostly during REM sleep, which happens in the later part of the night. They help process emotions, improve memory, solve problems and regulate mood, so missing REM sleep can impact your wellbeing. Remembering dreams is a sign you're getting enough restorative… Read More Here!

Adjusting to a New Identity

Posted on 15/09/2019 in Anxiety, Depression, Students

TL;DR: Transitioning to post-secondary studies can make you feel like you’ve lost the identity you had in grade school—whether as an athlete, top student, performer, or popular peer. Adjusting to new challenges, pressures, and changes in social circles can feel overwhelming. If this identity shift is affecting your well-being, speaking with a therapist at Insight can provide support and guidance. TL;DR: Transitioning to post-secondary studies can make you feel like you've lost the identity you had in grade school - whether as an athlete, top student, performer, or popular peer. Adjusting to new challenges, pressures, and changes in social circles… Read More Here!

Adjusting to a New Place to Live

Posted on 01/09/2019 in Anxiety, Depression, Students

TL;DR; Starting post-secondary school often involves major life changes, like moving away from home, adjusting to a new city, or living with roommates, all of which can be be stressful. Balancing these adjustments with academic pressures and social life can feel overwhelming. If these challenges are affecting your wellbeing, speaking with a therapist at Insight can provide support and guidance. Attending post-secondary school for the first time often means a change of address if you don’t live in the same city as the school. Perhaps you’re living away from home for the first time. Maybe you’ve moved from a rural… Read More Here!

The Joys of the Holiday Season – Coping with Holiday Stress

Posted on 06/11/2018 in Family Issues, Parenting, Stress Management

TL;DR: The holiday season can bring stress from family, crowds, and overindulgence. Managing expectations, sharing responsibilities, taking breaks, and connecting with others can help ease the pressure. Focusing on the true meaning of the holidays—celebration and connection—supports a more positive experience. As Christmas approaches, we look forward to spending time with family and loved ones, giving and receiving gifts, having some “holiday cheer” and enjoying the plentiful amount of food and beverages. Unfortunately, not all of these activities are enjoyable for everyone, especially if you have some unhealthy family members, family conflict, misbehaving children, or that “interesting” uncle/aunt that everyone… Read More Here!

When is it time to see a Calgary Sex Therapist?

Posted on 03/11/2018 in Sexual Issues, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: Sex therapy can help individuals and couples address sexual issues, improve communication, and enhance intimacy. It’s most effective for those willing to discuss their concerns openly, have persistent sexual problems, and, ideally, involve their partner. Insight Psychological in Calgary offers sex therapy with a qualified specialist to support sexual wellbeing and relationship satisfaction. If you’re having sexual issues and problems that you would like to work through, sex therapy might be a good solution for you. Here are some other things to consider that can help you determine whether sex therapy is right for you. Questions to ask yourself:… Read More Here!