Posts by PsychSolutions
Struggling with Grief
“I don’t think I know how to do this.” Nora sat across from me with tears in her eyes. The unexpected death of her mother had turned everything in her well-organized world upside down. Grief is a strange and confusing experience for many of us, for some people grief shocks the system and they need…
< Read More >How Do MVA Benefits Work and What Do I Need to Know?
What are Accident Benefits? Accident benefits are no-fault coverage for medical expenses available to you and your passengers, regardless of who was responsible for the accident. In most cases, this benefit is provided by the insurance company of the vehicle you were traveling in at the time of the accident. Injured pedestrians should contact the…
< Read More >What is EDMR – Healing Trauma
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a therapeutic approach used to address and heal trauma. It was developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s and has since gained recognition as an effective treatment modality for trauma-related disorders. The underlying concept of EMDR is that traumatic or overwhelming experiences can…
< Read More >CBT for Insomnia
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month – April
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about sexual violence and promote prevention strategies. Having a month dedicated to sexual assault awareness helps remind us of the importance to have open and honest conversations about sexual violence and to provide support to survivors. Getting Comfortable with Difficult but Important…
< Read More >What is BIPOC Therapy?
BIPOC Therapy is centered on being culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. BIPOC therapists work from an anti-oppressive and anti-racist framework. In essence, BIPOC therapy is culturally safe therapy where people can collaboratively explore how to reconnect with themselves and their cultural roots, while also discussing and addressing issues of discrimination (ranging from microaggressions to overt racist…
< Read More >What is BIPOC
BIPOC is an acronym that stands for “Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color.” Black refers to people of African or Caribbean ancestry, who have a unique history in North America. Indigenous refers to people whose ancestors were native to the Americas prior to colonization by Europeans. Many Indigenous people, if not all, were negatively impacted,…
< Read More >Beating the Post-Holiday Blues
In a video offered by The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT, Samantha Pekh, Registered Psychologist, discusses mental health and several strategies for a healthy and successful 2021.
< Read More >Parenting Through Grief at Christmas
In a video offered by Park Memorial Funeral Home, Samantha discusses some ideas on how to support and parent grieving children through the holidays.
< Read More >Pandemic Stress & Coping with 2020 Holiday Restrictions
In a video offered by The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT, Samantha discusses the stress of the pandemic and how different things are this holiday season can take a real toll on our mental health. Please look after yourself and check in regularly on those you can’t be with.
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