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Go With Your Gut – The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health

Posted on 06/03/2025 in Health&Wellness, Mental Health, Nutrition

Practitioners in many health fields are incorporating a more holistic approach when working with clients to help improve overall well-being. When it comes to mental health treatment from a holistic lens, physical activity, sleep, and nutrition are important considerations to explore. In Canada, March is recognized as Nutrition Month, and in honour of that, we will explore one aspect of the connection between our brains and our nutrition by looking at the connection between our gut health and our mental health! “Go with your gut” or “gut-wrenching” are terms used when needing to make tough decisions or feeling something deeply.… Read More Here!

Best Sex Therapists in Calgary

Posted on 14/02/2025 in Couples, Sex Therapy

Sex therapy can be an essential resource for individuals and couples facing intimacy challenges. If you’re searching for the best sex therapist in Calgary, it’s important to find a professional who is knowledgeable, nonjudgmental, and skilled in helping clients navigate sensitive topics related to sexuality and relationships. What is Sex Therapy? Sex therapy is the treatment of sexual dysfunction and also includes working with concerns about sexual feelings and intimacy, less common alternative sexual practices, kink, gender issues, sexual offending issues, or work on optimizing or exploring new experiences. Simply put, sex therapy is the treatment and exploration of sexual… Read More Here!

Best Child Therapists in Edmonton

Posted on 13/02/2025 in Children, ChildTherapy

TL;DR: Insight Psychological in Edmonton offers specialized child therapy to help children manage emotions, behavior, anxiety, trauma, and family transitions. Their certified therapists use approaches like play therapy, art therapy, CBT, and EMDR to support emotional growth and resilience. With compassionate, evidence-based care, they tailor therapy to each child’s unique needs, creating a safe and supportive environment for children and families. Finding a child therapist in Edmonton is a crucial step toward supporting your child’s emotional and psychological well-being. Whether they are struggling with emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, or developmental concerns, the right therapy can empower them to build resilience… Read More Here!

Navigating Tariffs and Financial Stress

Posted on 10/02/2025 in Anxiety, Counselling, stress, Stress Management

TL;DR: New U.S. tariffs may increase prices for Canadian consumers, causing financial stress and uncertainty. Insight Psychological can help you manage anxiety, build resilience, and regain a sense of control. You can also support the Canadian economy by shopping locally and choosing Canadian-made products. With changes in the political landscape of the United States of America, new tariffs have been introduced that will impact Canadian consumers and businesses. What is a Tariff? A tariff is a tax placed on imported goods, paid by the company purchasing the goods to the American government. To compensate for these costs, businesses often raise… Read More Here!

How to (NOT) answer questions about your fertility, sexual health or pregnancy.

Posted on 05/02/2025 in Fertility, Planning, Pregnancy, Sexual Health

TL;DR: Societal pressures around milestones like marriage, pregnancy, and parenting can create stress and emotional strain, especially during holidays. Setting boundaries, responding with compassion, and focusing on what you choose to share can help protect your well-being. The Spring Centre offers confidential therapy to support individuals and families navigating these sensitive life transitions. [Written by, Izabela Bienko, Registered Psychologist] Whether it’s Christmas, New Year's Eve, a birthday or Valentine's Day, there seems to always be a special occasion looming, reminding us of another benchmark for us to reach. The anticipation, worry, exhaustion or grief we may feel around trying to… Read More Here!