Stress Management

Psychological Coping During a Pandemic

Posted on 14/03/2020 in Anxiety, Stress Management

Psychological Coping during a Pandemic - by Psychologist's Association of Alberta TL;DR: Pandemics like COVID-19 can trigger anxiety and stress, but staying informed with reliable sources, managing stress through healthy habits, and maintaining social connections can help. It's important to avoid media overload, keep a balanced perspective, and build resilience. Seek professional help if anxiety or sadness becomes overwhelming or interferes with daily life. Pandemics, like COVID-19, challenge the way people cope. During a pandemic it’s not uncommon to experience strong emotions. Psychology helps us to understand normal responses to abnormal events – this can help Albertans cope. Novel &… Read More Here!

 

Grades and Exam Stress

Posted on 01/10/2019 in Anxiety, Stress Management, Students

TL;DR: Transitioning to university can be overwhelming due to larger class sizes, lecture-style teaching, heavier workloads, and increased responsibility for your own learning. Exams are more frequent and challenging, and the pressure to perform—whether from yourself, your parents, or your program—can feel intense. If stress, anxiety, or other mental health challenges are affecting you, speaking with a therapist at Insight can provide support and guidance. Most people agree that university and post-secondary studies are vastly different from work done in grade school. For starters, your class size may have risen from about 30 to well over 100! The ability to… Read More Here!

 

The Emotional Importance of Dreaming

Posted on 30/09/2019 in Stress Management

TL;DR: Dreams occur every night, mostly during REM sleep, which happens in the later part of the night. They help process emotions, improve memory, solve problems, and regulate mood, so missing REM sleep can impact your wellbeing. Remembering dreams is a sign you’re getting enough restorative sleep, typically seven to nine hours per night. TL;DR: Dreams occur every night, mostly during REM sleep, which happens in the later part of the night. They help process emotions, improve memory, solve problems and regulate mood, so missing REM sleep can impact your wellbeing. Remembering dreams is a sign you're getting enough restorative… Read More Here!

 

The Joys of the Holiday Season – Coping with Holiday Stress

Posted on 06/11/2018 in Family Issues, Parenting, Stress Management

TL;DR: The holiday season can bring stress from family, crowds, and overindulgence. Managing expectations, sharing responsibilities, taking breaks, and connecting with others can help ease the pressure. Focusing on the true meaning of the holidays—celebration and connection—supports a more positive experience. As Christmas approaches, we look forward to spending time with family and loved ones, giving and receiving gifts, having some “holiday cheer” and enjoying the plentiful amount of food and beverages.  Unfortunately, not all of these activities are enjoyable for everyone, especially if you have some unhealthy family members, family conflict, misbehaving children, or that “interesting” uncle/aunt that everyone… Read More Here!

 

Psychological Cause & Effect of Erectile Dysfunction

Posted on 04/10/2016 in Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual Issues, Stress Management

TL;DR: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can stem from medical issues, but psychological factors like stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, relationship problems, and boredom often play a major role. Self-checks can help determine the cause, and addressing these psychological factors through awareness, communication, and therapy can improve sexual functioning. TL;DR: Erectile dysfunction (ED) can stem from medical issues, but psychological factors like stress, anxiety, guilt, depression, relationship problems, and boredom often play a major role. Self-checks can help determine the cause, and addressing these psychological factors through awareness, communication, and therapy can improve sexual functioning.  Are you experiencing Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? If you… Read More Here!

 

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