2026
23-25 September 2026
Neuromodulation and Workplace Mental Wellness
At the 2026 AACM Conference, PsychSolutions will be presenting on practical approaches to supporting employee mental health, resilience, and workplace wellness. Samantha Pekh, M.A., Registered Psychologist, will lead the session, providing managers and health professionals with practical strategies they can use within the workplace to support team member well being, manage cognitive and emotional fatigue, and create healthier, more sustainable work environments.
The session will explore practical strategies for recognizing stress and cognitive overload, supporting emotional regulation, improving focus and mental energy, and helping employees respond more effectively to workplace demands. These tools are designed to be practical, accessible, and applicable within everyday workplace interactions without requiring managers to take on a therapeutic role.
The presentation will then introduce neuromodulation and rTMS as an emerging approach to supporting mental health and overall wellness. Attendees will learn about ExoMind and how brain based treatments may complement psychotherapy, medication, and other health supports by targeting brain networks involved in mood regulation, cognitive functioning, emotional processing, and executive functioning.
The session will also explore the research foundation behind rTMS, appropriate clinical applications, potential benefits and limitations, and how neuromodulation may fit within a comprehensive employee health and wellness strategy.
Designed for clinic managers, organizational leaders, and health professionals, this session will provide both practical tools for supporting healthier workplaces and an introduction to emerging approaches that may help employees maintain their mental well being, resilience, and ability to perform at their best.
26 June 2026
CBT for Insomnia and Sleep Difficulties
At the 2026 International Health for Longevity Conference in Edmonton, PsychSolutions presented on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT I), an evidence based first line treatment for chronic sleep difficulties. Our presentation explored the prevalence of insomnia, the limitations of medication based approaches, and the strong research support for CBT I as a structured, short term, and highly effective intervention.
Attendees learned how CBT-I supports long term sleep improvement, reduces reliance on sleep medications, and improves related conditions such as chronic pain, PTSD, depression, and stress related difficulties. The session also outlined the practical structure of CBT-I as a focused eight week program that combines behavioural and cognitive strategies to improve sleep quality and overall functioning. It also highlighted the importance of collaborative and coordinated care with prescribing physicians, particularly when individuals are beginning to reduce or titrate sleep medications under medical supervision.
Listen to Joanna's presentation from the 2026 International Health for Longevity Conference to learn about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia, or CBT-I, an evidence based first line treatment for chronic insomnia. Discover how CBT-I helps improve sleep, reduce reliance on sleep medication, and support lasting improvements in overall mental and physical well being. Originally presented at the Health for Longevity (H4L) International Conference 2026, hosted by Health for Longevity. Shared with permission from H4L.
26 June 2026
Neuroplasticity Informed Chronic Pain Care
At the 2026 International Health for Longevity Conference in Edmonton, PsychSolutions also presented on chronic pain management through a neuroplasticity informed care model, highlighting how pain can persist through learned neural pathways and nervous system sensitization rather than ongoing structural injury alone.
Our presentation integrated current research on neuroplastic pain, including brain based mechanisms of pain perception, fear responses, and threat system activation. It explored how evidence based interventions can support pain reduction, improved sleep, and enhanced wellbeing by targeting fear, reducing avoidance, and retraining the brain’s response to physical sensations. The session emphasized a collaborative, research informed approach to chronic pain recovery that supports functional improvement and quality of life.
Listen to Michelle’s presentation from the 2026 International Health for Longevity Conference to learn about neuroplasticity informed chronic pain care and how the brain and nervous system influence persistent pain experiences. Discover how evidence based approaches can support pain reduction, improved function, and enhanced wellbeing by addressing pain pathways, fear responses, and nervous system regulation. Originally presented at the Health for Longevity (H4L) International Conference 2026, hosted by Health for Longevity. Shared with permission from H4L.
2025
16 Sept 2025
CBT for Insomnia (Virtual Workshop)
Delivered to Edmonton O-Day’min PCN through their weekly program from the Allin Clinic, with 30–60 attendees including family physicians. Focused on evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy strategies for insomnia.
2024
25 June 2024
Supporting Families & Caregivers in Challenging Times (Virtual Workshop)
Delivered to staff at the Alberta Lung Society to support families of patients experiencing health deterioration or palliative care needs. Focused on strategies for supporting patients and families during difficult health transitions.
2023
Feb 2023
CBT for Insomnia & Trauma Treatment (In-Person Workshop)
Presented to the St. Albert and Sturgeon Primary Care Network (SASPCN) to mental health nurses and behavioral health consultants. Covered evidence-based approaches for insomnia and trauma.
May 2023
City University of Seattle – Suicide Loss & Bereavement Cohort
Guest lecture and workshop addressing grief and bereavement after suicide.
2022
23 April 2022
Guest Speaker: Grief and Loss Course
Delivered a guest lecture focusing on understanding grief and supporting clients through loss.
May 2022
Victims of Homicide Workshop: Freeze, Thaw, Fire, and Ice – Cycles of Grief & Longing
In collaboration with Park Memorial Funeral Homes, this workshop explored the emotional and practical challenges following a tragic loss. Participants learned about unpredictable grief patterns, trauma symptoms, anger, guilt, and strategies to regain control, including routines, sleep hygiene, solo-tasking, and mindfulness techniques. Supporters were provided guidance on practical help, holding space for emotions, and respecting the grieving process. The workshop emphasized that healing is possible without losing connection to the loved one and that professional support can help when grief feels overwhelming.
22 Dec 2022
Clinic Overview Video
PsychSolutions, Inc. is an Edmonton-based, trauma-informed psychology practice. We support people through trauma, chronic pain, personal injury recovery, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep challenges, and life transitions. Using evidence-based approaches, we help clients process emotions, build resilience, adjust to change, and improve quality of life in a safe, compassionate space while collaborating with other treatment providers.
2021
30 July 2021
Mental Health Q&A - Better Breathers Club
Hosted by The Lung Association – Alberta & NWT, providing information and support for mental health concerns.
8 May 2021
Guest Lecture: Psychology of Grief and Loss
Delivered to City University of Seattle, focusing on grief and bereavement theory and practice.
Contact: Meena Ramaswamy, MC, Registered Psychologist & Associate Faculty
2 Mar 2021
Resilience & Children During COVID & Loss
Workshop on supporting children’s resilience during the pandemic and after loss.
2020
13 Dec 2020
A Light in the Darkness (Virtual)
Presented in collaboration with Park Memorial Funeral Home, addressing grief during the holidays and the COVID-19 pandemic. Focused on community support, coping strategies, and maintaining hope in difficult times.
2018
30 April 2018
Suicide Bereavement (In-Person)
City University of Seattle – Workshop on grief after suicide.
23 March 2018
Helping Children & Families After Loss to Suicide: Practical Strategies & Tips
Alberta College for Social Workers (ACSW) Conference, in-person workshop for 30–40 attendees. Focused on practical support for children and families after suicide loss.
2012
Nov 2012
Coping with Serious Illness: Prostate Cancer Workshop
Delivered to the Edmonton Prostate Cancer Information and Peer Group. Focused on coping strategies for depression and anxiety, including approach, problem-focused, and emotion-focused coping, as well as practical daily habits like gratitude journaling, exercise, meditation, and acts of kindness. Highlighted neuroplasticity and mindfulness for sustained well-being.
2008
3 & 10 March 2008
Children’s Loss and Grief (Two-Day Workshop)
Delivered to The Support Network, providing in-depth training on grief, loss, and therapeutic play for children and adolescents. Covered developmental grief responses, trauma-informed approaches, therapeutic play techniques, and practical skills for supporting grieving children. Emphasized attachment, Jungian, humanistic, and psychoanalytic frameworks for grief work.