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Sexual Kink and Roughplay De-listed as a Mental Disorder

Posted on 17/09/2013 in Couples Counselling, Sexual Issues

TL;DR:DSM-5 now distinguishes between paraphilias (unusual sexual interests) and paraphilic disorders (when these interests cause distress or harm). This means many alternative sexual behaviors, like consensual BDSM, are no longer automatically considered mental illnesses if they don’t cause problems or involve non-consenting people. For many of us sex therapists, some of the recent changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM-5), the manual for diagnosing mental disorders, have been a godsend. This new version includes a more up-to-date distinction between what a paraphilia is versus what a paraphilic disorder is. Although both are mentioned it is the latter, the… 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!

Building Resilience in Children – Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids

Posted on 16/09/2013 in Children, Family Issues, Parenting

TL;DR: Resilience helps children cope with challenges and thrive by building competence, confidence, strong connections, character, coping skills, a sense of control, and the ability to contribute. Parents can foster this by modeling empathy, effective communication, problem-solving, and consistent, supportive discipline. Developing resilience equips children to navigate life’s obstacles with confidence and adaptability. What do most parents want for their children? High on their list are happiness, success in school, satisfaction with their lives, and solid friendships. In order to reach these goals, our children need inner strength to deal competently with the many challenges and demands they encounter. We… Read More Here!

What does a child psychologist do?

Posted on 21/11/2011 in Children, Parenting, Tips for Therapy

TL;DR: A child psychologist in Edmonton helps children (ages 3–18) manage mental health issues affecting family, peers, or school. They use specialized techniques to support children who may feel blamed or unable to share their struggles, giving them tools to cope effectively with anger, anxiety, or depression. A child psychologist in Edmonton is a trained counsellor who specializes in helping children who suffer with mental health issues that are serious enough to interfere with family relationships, peer relationships and academic work. Is there a 'right' age to seek counselling? Child psychologists may treat children as young as three years old… Read More Here!

What are the benefits of hypnotherapy?

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

TL;DR: Insight’s licensed hypnotherapists help address issues like stress, phobias, unhealthy habits, and relationship difficulties. Hypnotherapy can improve mental and physical well-being by accessing the mind-body connection, offering lasting change and calm that other treatments may not provide. Visiting a licensed therapist that is certified in hypnotherapy can benefit many medical and mental conditions that have not responded to other forms of treatment. With the help of a hypnotherapist, you could positively change your outlook and sense of self and start living the life you have always wanted to live. Insight can help enhance/resolve some of the following issues: enhancing inner… Read More Here!