Mental Health
EMDR for Performance Anxiety
Your heart races, your mind goes blank, your hands shake, and suddenly the thing you know how to do feels impossible. Performance anxiety isn’t just stage fright. It can show up before a presentation, during an important meeting, at the starting line of a race, in an audition room, or even when you’re expected to…
< Read More >Is Workplace Underperformance Really a Skills Issue?
Or Could Long Term Stress, Burnout, or Brain Health Be Affecting Performance? When an employee’s performance begins to decline, the first question is often, “What is wrong with their skills?” Perhaps they need more training. Perhaps they are not motivated. Perhaps they are not managing their time effectively. Perhaps they are no longer committed to…
< Read More >Tips for Managing Chronic Pain in Daily Life
You might have sore muscles after a workout. A stubbed toe can ache for days. Sitting at your computer may cause your back to feel tight. Pain happens. Chronic pain, as the name implies, is a whole different story. Defined as ongoing discomfort that lasts for six months or more, chronic pain can very much…
< Read More >The Reality of War Trauma – What It Is and How It Manifests
War trauma rarely looks the way movies portray it. Yes, there are flashbacks and triggers, but the lived reality of combat-related trauma is far more complex, far quieter, and far more pervasive than any dramatic scene can capture. For veterans and anyone who loves them, understanding what war trauma actually does to a person is…
< Read More >What Comes After EMDR? Understanding the Healing Process
EMDR therapy can be a powerful approach for trauma recovery, but many people wonder what happens once the formal sessions end. The truth is, as with any method, healing doesn’t come to a halt when the sessions conclude. The work you do after EMDR can be equally important to the sessions themselves. Understanding what to…
< Read More >PsychSolutions Team Presenting at the June 2026 International Health for Longevity Conference
The PsychSolutions team is excited to announce that we will be presenting at the 2026 International Health for Longevity Conference, taking place from June 26 to 28, 2026, in Edmonton at the University of Alberta’s Lister Conference Centre, as well as virtually for online attendees. This conference brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and wellness…
< Read More >Infidelity: Healing Through Tapping
Discovering that your partner has been unfaithful can be an earth-shattering experience, leaving you feeling betrayed, hurt, and overwhelmed. Coping with infidelity is a challenging journey, but healing is possible. One technique that can aid in this healing process is tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Below, we’ll explore how tapping can help…
< Read More >Understanding and Addressing Racial Stress and Trauma
What is Racial Trauma? Racial trauma, often referred to as race-based traumatic stress, encompasses psychological and emotional responses to persistent exposure to racism. Researchers Carter, Forsyth, Mazzula, and Williams in 2005, were among the first to examine this concept, recognizing that it goes beyond isolated incidents and extends to the cumulative impact of systemic inequities.…
< Read More >How to Support the Grieving Teen
Below we will outline steps for supporting a grieving teen, emphasizing the importance of open communication to foster emotional expression. Additionally, addressing the need to recognize and respect diverse grieving styles among teenagers, while offering practical support, encouraging connections, and providing stability. Creating a safe and private space and highlighting the significance of self-care will…
< Read More >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…
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