Motor Vehicle Accidents and Personal Injury
Tips for Living With Someone Who Has Chronic Pain
Living with someone who has chronic pain isn’t always easy. Chronic pain is unpredictable, and that unpredictability can leave you feeling frustrated, helpless, and sometimes unsure of how to help. You might wonder whether you’ll ever understand what your loved one is going through. But you don’t have to fully understand chronic pain to be…
< 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 >How to Validate Someone’s Chronic Pain Experience
Living with chronic pain is hard enough on its own. But one of the most isolating parts of it is that no one else can see it. Pain is deeply personal; when you’re in pain, it’s undeniable. But when someone tells you they’re hurting, it can be genuinely difficult to fully grasp what that means…
< Read More >Why a Multidisciplinary Approach is Key for Concussion & MVA Recovery
Understanding Multidisciplinary Care for Concussion and MVA Recovery Recovering from a concussion or motor vehicle accident (MVA) involves more than addressing physical symptoms. Clinical research shows that an integrated, multidisciplinary approach, where physical, emotional, and cognitive factors are treated together, aligns with how the nervous system works. Physical injury and emotional stress influence each other,…
< Read More >Concussion Awareness Month – September
Understanding, Preventing, and Supporting Recovery September is Concussion Awareness Month, a crucial time to increase understanding about concussions—what they are, how to spot them, and how to support recovery both physically and mentally. Concussions are a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body…
< Read More >June: Brain Injury Awareness Month
Each June, Brain Injury Awareness Month serves as a vital reminder that not all injuries are visible—and that healing from a brain injury extends well beyond physical recovery. In Canada, an estimated 1.5 million people live with an acquired brain injury (ABI), with thousands more diagnosed each year due to trauma, stroke, infection, or oxygen…
< Read More >Healing the Mind After a Concussion: A Comprehensive Approach to Recovery
A concussion can feel like an invisible injury, often overlooked beyond the immediate physical symptoms. Yet its impacts reach far into emotional and cognitive realms, disrupting daily life in ways that can be just as significant as the physical effects. At PsychSolutions, we understand the complexities of concussion recovery, taking a holistic approach that considers…
< Read More >Navigating Personal Injury: A Psychological Perspective on Recovery and Resilience
Personal injuries can have profound effects that go far beyond physical pain. Whether it’s a workplace incident, or an injury sustained during recreational activities, the impact on one’s mental and emotional well-being can be just as significant as the physical damage. At PsychSolutions, we understand that the journey to recovery involves much more than just…
< Read More >Psychological Therapy Can Help You Recover from a Motor Vehicle Accident
Motor vehicle accidents can cause psychological harm, even without physical injuries. At PsychSolutions, we work with many MVA clients in a variety of ways to support your recovery from psychological trauma. A key element of any psychotherapy lies in determining the most effective therapy approaches and timing to aid in your recovery. Each of us…
< 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…
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