The death of an infant just might be the most heartbreaking moment anyone can experience. Whether the loss happens suddenly or after a prolonged illness, such a loss is virtually unimaginable. Yet, despite the jolting nature of this scenario, it’s not exactly rare. Each year, almost 1 in 5 pregnancies…
Two things can be true at once. You can very much want to do the right thing at your job. You can also be feeling wiped out from all life is throwing at you. Your work responsibilities are taken seriously, but wow… you really need a break. Now what? An…
As the snow melts and we start to feel the season shift to spring, it’s an opportune time for personal rejuvenation and growth. At Onyx Counselling and Psychology in Sherwood Park, therapy options are not just abundant but also tailored to meet diverse individual needs. At the heart of personal…
There is no excuse for infidelity of any kind. Partners who betray trust should be held accountable and should take responsibility for their actions. That said, it can be very important to discover what led to the affair. With that in mind, we set off to explore the connection between…
In our last blog post, we introduced the idea of a psychological assessment. What is it? How does it work? How and why is it used? Needless to say, there’s more to know. More specifically, you might wonder what the benefits of an assessment are. We will go into more…
In the first three installments of this series, we’ve delved into the basics of psychological assessments. More specifically, we’ve narrowed things down to discuss testing for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As we wrap up, let’s shine a light on another common need: psychological assessment for learning disorders. When a child is…
Individuals, couples, or families reach out to psychologists for a wide range of reasons. Sometimes, the circumstances call for a psychological and/or academic assessment. While it can be clear that challenges exist, it’s not simple to identify causes without diving deeper. A psychological assessment is a giant step in that…
Studies have shown that stay-at-home mothers work the equivalent of 2.5 full-time jobs. No matter how many little ones you have at home, there’s always an endless list of things to do, places to go, and people to take care of. While being a stay-at-home mom can often feel like…
We live in a paradoxical society. People seem to be obsessed with money. Yet most people don’t talk about money on a personal level. Sure, we read clickbait articles about celebrities and billionaires, but studies find that barely half of all couples regularly discuss their own finances. When they do,…
The term ‘OCD’ has become a part of modern lingo where people who prefer keeping things tidy and neat refer to themselves as having OCD traits. There are even several stereotypical OCD characters on television portrayed as someone obsessed with cleaning germs. Most people fail to understand that their trivial…