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What is the Therapeutic Relationship and How Important is it?

Posted on 11/12/2025 in Relationships, Tips for Therapy

  What is the Therapeutic Relationship and How Important is it? One day, you may have decided, or a suggestion was made to you by a friend, family member, or co-worker, that you should reach out and talk to someone professionally. So, you quickly go and do a Google search, and ‘voila!’ you are provided with many different options of psychologists within your geographical radius. You wonder to yourself; does it really matter who I book an appointment with and how importance is this decision? Therapeutic Relationship When choosing a psychologist there are considerations pertaining to whether one would be… Read More Here!

 

We’ve Moved – Welcome to Our New Space!

Posted on 03/12/2025 in

Big news - Insight Psychological Central has a new home! We’re now located in the heart of downtown Edmonton on the 14th floor of First Edmonton Place at 10665 Jasper Avenue. Our new space offers a fresh, modern environment where we can continue providing the high-quality care and support you’ve come to expect. We can’t wait to welcome you, whether it’s for a session, consultation, or just to say hello! Come visit us at our new location - we’re excited for this next chapter and to continue supporting your journey toward wellness. - Insight Psychological Team Read More Here!

 

Diet and Lifestyle Support for Fertility: Why it is Important and How it Can Help

Posted on 03/11/2025 in Fertility, Health&Wellness, Nutrition

TL;DR: A nutrient-rich diet supports fertility by improving hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, and overall reproductive health. Working with a fertility-focused Registered Dietitian and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits can further enhance your chances of conception. We all understand that a healthy diet is important for our overall health, but does it impact our fertility? The answer is yes. A diet rich in nutrients can support the quality of eggs and sperm, as well as menstrual cycle regularity for ovulation, fertilization and implantation. Can a Nutritionist Help Me with Fertility? A Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Nutritionist is a health… Read More Here!

 

Celebrating Sabrina Brady: Honoured as One of Edify’s Top 40 Under 40

Posted on 03/11/2025 in

We are thrilled to share that Sabrina Brady, Registered Psychologist at Insight Psychological, has been recognized as one of Edify Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 honourees for 2025! From the beginning of her career, Sabrina has been drawn to helping people feel understood and supported, no matter their background or circumstances. Her approach is grounded in empathy and a genuine belief in the value of every individual’s story. Whether through one-on-one sessions, group therapy, or collaborative programs, she works to build environments where people can share openly and begin to heal without fear of judgment. Sabrina’s compassion is informed not… Read More Here!

 

Facing Fear Through Play: How “Scary Play” Is Helping Anxious Kids Regulate Emotions

Posted on 02/10/2025 in Children, ChildTherapy

TL;DR: Scary play helps children manage anxiety by safely engaging with fear through activities like ghost stories or simulated thunderstorms. This playful exposure builds emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience, turning fear into a valuable teaching tool for emotional growth. When most people think of helping children manage anxiety, they imagine soft lighting, soothing music, maybe some toys or coloring sheets. But what if we added ghost stories, simulated thunderstorms, or even a haunted house? Welcome to the world of scary play—a surprising, research-backed therapeutic approach that uses horror-themed elements to help children better understand and regulate their emotions. While it… Read More Here!

 

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