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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!

Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma

Posted on 04/02/2025 in Abuse, Narcissistic, Trauma

TL;DR: Narcissistic relationships involve manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse that can cause anxiety, depression, and PTSD in victims. Healing requires therapy, education, self-care, and building healthy boundaries. Insight Psychological offers in-person, online, and phone counselling to help survivors recover, rebuild self-esteem, and form healthier relationships—and also provides therapy for abusers seeking change. Anyone can find themselves in a narcissistic relationship, as narcissists often target individuals who are empathetic and supportive. These relationships can be deeply damaging to mental health because narcissists use manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse to erode their partner’s self-esteem and sense of reality. Over time, victims may… Read More Here!

Tips for New Years Goals & Sticking to Them

Posted on 06/01/2025 in Goals and Intentions, Mental Health

TL;DR: January is a great time to set intentions—broad themes or guiding values for how you want to live—rather than strict resolutions. Start by identifying what you want more of in your life and choose one or two intentions (e.g., living more actively or practicing gratitude). Then, create SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely) to bring those intentions to life. Begin with small, manageable actions, track your progress, and build accountability. Change takes time, so practice self-compassion, stay consistent, and celebrate your progress along the way. The month of January provides a fresh start, a time to thoughtfully consider… Read More Here!

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk

Posted on 18/12/2024 in

TL;DR: Negative self-talk happens when we’re overly critical of ourselves, which can hurt our confidence and mental health. By noticing and questioning these thoughts, being kind to ourselves, and surrounding ourselves with supportive people, we can build a more positive inner voice. Over time, this helps us feel more confident and resilient. Do you ever feel like you’re your own worst critic? Maybe you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” or “I always mess up.” This is called negative self-talk, and it can make life feel harder than it should. But here’s the good news: you can learn to… Read More Here!