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5 Ways to Reclaim Passion in the Bedroom

Posted on 02/08/2024 in amare, Couples Counselling, intimacy, pleasure, Sexual Issues

Reclaiming passion in the bedroom can dramatically enhance intimacy and strengthen relationships. This blog outlines strategies from field experts such as Insight Psychologica's Dr. Cory Hrushka, Registered Senior Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, PhD, CCS, DST, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, (He/Him) and Kelly Jenny, an expert in human sexuality. Most bedroom issues stem from breaches in communication, intimacy, sexuality, or relational navigation. Addressing these core areas can resolve many challenges couples face, enhancing their connection and sexual satisfaction. Key Strategies for Reclaiming Passion Effective Communication It is important to ask open-ended questions and avoiding assumptions. Eliminate negative language and focusing… Read More Here!

 

CHANCE OR CHOICE? What Makes a Male Non-Heterosexual

Posted on 29/07/2024 in Sexual Orientation

  Sexual orientation is about who someone feels attracted to, like who they might want to date, be close to, or have as a life partner. For some boys and men, they might be attracted to other males, both males, and females, or have different feelings that don’t fit neatly into these categories. Scientists don’t fully understand why males feel attracted to males, but they think it could be because of a mix of genes and hormones, and less likely due to life experiences and choice. Genes: Studies suggest that our genes might play a part in sexual orientation. While researchers… Read More Here!

 

MVA Related Trauma

Posted on 23/07/2024 in MVA Trauma, Trauma

Getting into a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can be traumatic, and sometimes this causes symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These symptoms can include poor sleep, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, high anxiety, and stress, avoiding thoughts or feelings related to the MVA, fear of driving or being a passenger in a vehicle, as well as fear of getting into another accident on the road. These symptoms can make life more difficult, especially if it affects whether you are willing to get into a vehicle again. Each person is unique and has different coping tools available to them, but for those… Read More Here!

 

Gender Euphoria and Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

Posted on 04/06/2024 in gender, gender affirmation, gender identity, trans youth

Gender euphoria is a positive emotional state experienced when one's gender identity aligns with their gender expression. This term contrasts with gender dysphoria, which denotes the distress arising from a mismatch between one’s gender identity and assigned gender at birth. While much research focuses on the negative impacts of gender dysphoria, understanding gender euphoria is crucial for supporting transgender and nonbinary individuals. This blog explores actions that can promote gender euphoria among transgender and nonbinary youth, based on findings from The Trevor Project’s 2023 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People. Background Gender euphoria can be both… Read More Here!

 

Creating a Psychologically Safe Workplace

Posted on 09/05/2024 in Corporate Care, Mental Health, Workplace

According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, “seventy per cent of Canadian employees are concerned about the psychological health and safety of their workplace, and 14 per cent don’t think theirs is healthy or safe at all.” This kind of number can have a detrimental impact on people’s personal lives, which can contribute to having a negative impact on the workplace.  Understanding Psychological Safety A psychologically safe workplace is an environment where employees feel comfortable expressing themselves, taking risks, owning their mistakes and sharing their opinions and ideas without fear of any negative consequences. This type of workplace is… Read More Here!

 

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