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The Ecology of Us: Managing Mental Health During the Perinatal Period, Together

Posted on 25/09/2024 in Mental Health, Perinatal Care

TL;DR: Perinatal mental health thrives when women are supported by both close relationships and a coordinated healthcare system. The Spring Centre uses a multidisciplinary approach, offering services like psychology, doulas, and physiotherapy to support mothers and infants. Relying on this network helps with resilience, recovery, and overall well-being during pregnancy and postpartum. Written by: Izabela Bienko, Registered Provisional Psychologist & Clinical Coordinator of Spring Reproductive & Perinatal Wellness Centre Understanding Connection and Mental Well-Being How we connect and function alongside each other is fundamental to mental well-being, and health in general. Taking an ecological perspective is especially important for health… Read More Here!

How Child Psychology Can Benefit Your Child

Posted on 11/09/2024 in Children

TL;DR: Child psychology focuses on supporting children’s mental, emotional, and behavioral development from infancy to adolescence. Common challenges include anxiety, bullying, trauma, and developmental or mental health disorders. Therapies like CBT, play therapy, art therapy, and EMDR help children regulate emotions, improve behavior, and strengthen family support, with a holistic approach involving both the child and their family. What is Child Psychology? Child psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the mental, emotional, and behavioral development of children from infancy through adolescence. It can be particularly challenging as they navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence. They often… Read More Here!

5 Ways to Reclaim Passion in the Bedroom

Posted on 02/08/2024 in amare, Couples Counselling, intimacy, pleasure, Sexual Issues

TL;DR: Reclaiming passion in the bedroom strengthens intimacy and relationships by addressing communication, arousal preferences, and sexual health. Key strategies include open dialogue, understanding individual arousal templates, balancing desires, treating sexual functioning issues, and practicing sensate focus to enhance connection without performance pressure. These approaches help couples rebuild trust, pleasure, and emotional closeness. Reclaiming passion in the bedroom can dramatically enhance intimacy and strengthen relationships. This blog outlines strategies from field experts such as Insight Psychological's Dr. Cory Hrushka, Registered Senior Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, PhD, CCS, DST, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, (He/Him) and Kelly Jenny, an expert in… Read More Here!

CHANCE OR CHOICE? What Makes a Male Non-Heterosexual

Posted on 29/07/2024 in Sexual Orientation

TL;DR: Sexual orientation is influenced by a mix of genetics, hormones, and brain structure, with less evidence supporting the role of life experiences or abuse. Studies suggest that genetic patterns, prenatal hormone exposure, and brain differences may play a key role in determining attraction. Environmental factors and sexual abuse do not appear to dictate sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is about who someone feels attracted to, like who they might want to date, be close to, or have as a life partner. For some boys and men, they might be attracted to other males, both males, and females, or have… Read More Here!

MVA Related Trauma

Posted on 23/07/2024 in MVA Trauma, Trauma

TL;DR: PTSD symptoms like anxiety, nightmares, and fear of driving can follow a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Coping involves facing fears with relaxation techniques, exposure exercises, and processing emotions, along with managing triggers and using positive self-talk. Therapy can help individuals navigate these challenges and regain confidence. Written by: Laurie Roberts, Registered Psychologist Getting into a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can be traumatic, and sometimes this causes symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Common PTSD Symptoms After an MVA: Poor sleep Nightmares Intrusive thoughts High anxiety and stress Avoiding thoughts or feelings related to the MVA Fear of driving… Read More Here!