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My Time as an Intern at Insights Psychology by Stephan Backhaus

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My Time as an Intern at Insights Psychology by Stephan Backhaus

I’m Stephan, a psychology undergraduate student, and last month, I did an internship at Insights. Here are the 5 things I enjoyed the most:     1. Report writing  Every client that takes a psychological assessment at Insights Psychology receives a report. The reports contain long and detailed recommendations and summarized information from the numerous tests and questionnaires that the client completed, which is why multiple […]

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What to Expect from a Neurodevelopmental Assessment by Dr Sara Daly-Butz, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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What to Expect from a Neurodevelopmental Assessment by Dr Sara Daly-Butz, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

For Parents Starting an assessment process often begins with questions and observations that parents naturally have about their child. Starting With Your Questions and Observations We conduct assessments to support parents to figure out answers to questions that they may have. Typically, the question begins from something that a parent might notice and wonder about. […]

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Ramadan with Balance: A Practical Mental Wellbeing Plan by C. Muhammad Kasprowicz

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Ramadan with Balance: A Practical Mental Wellbeing Plan by C. Muhammad Kasprowicz

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a time of fasting, prayer, generosity, and spiritual renewal. The Qur’an describes Ramadan as the month in which the Qur’an was revealed and reminds us that Allah “intends ease” for us, not hardship (Qur’an 2:185). From a psychological perspective, Ramadan is also a powerful “reset […]

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Is my child a Gestalt Language Processor? How do I know? – By Sarah Nehme, Speech & Language Therapist

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Is my child a Gestalt Language Processor? How do I know? – By Sarah Nehme, Speech & Language Therapist

If you’ve ever wondered whether your child might be a Gestalt Language Processor (GLP), you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. Let’s walk through what this means in a warm, supportive, and empowering way. First Things First: What does Gestalt mean? The word “Gestalt” comes from German and means “shape” or “form”. […]

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Third Culture Kids Growing Up in the UAE – By Dr Ninar Itani, Licensed Psychologist

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Third Culture Kids Growing Up in the UAE – By Dr Ninar Itani, Licensed Psychologist

“The things that make me different are the things that make me.” — Winnie the Pooh The United Arab Emirates is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. For many families living here, raising children means navigating multiple cultures, languages, and value systems at the same time. Children who grow up in […]

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What is Sports Psychology & How can it help? By Daniel O’Neill, Clinical Psychologist

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What is Sports Psychology & How can it help? By Daniel O’Neill, Clinical Psychologist

A lot of people are now becoming more curious about the possible benefits of Sport Psychology and may be wondering what exactly Sport Psychology is and whether it could be helpful for them. Let’s see if we can answer some of those questions. What Is Sport Psychology? Sport psychology is the science of how thoughts, […]

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Hidden Disabilities at DXB Airport

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Hidden Disabilities at DXB Airport

Hi, I am Annabel, a Speech and Language Therapist at Insights Psychology. I’m an ADHDer and I’d always seen the ‘hidden disabilities’ sunflower and thought, “I don’t need that. I’m fine getting through the airport without any additional support. I’ve managed okay for 30 odd years, what difference would it make now?” As my family […]

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My Role at ‘Therapy By Insights’ by Anna Fahey, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

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My Role at ‘Therapy By Insights’ by Anna Fahey, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Hi, my name is Anna and I am an Irish Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) based at Production City, in our new beautiful clinic. I am a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse by background (studied at the University of Essex) and later achieved my Master’s degree in CBT Psychotherapy in 2020 from Goldsmiths, University of […]

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Mobile Phones and 12-Year-Olds: Finding a Healthy Balance.

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Mobile Phones and 12-Year-Olds: Finding a Healthy Balance.

“This is the first generation of children growing up with smartphones… and the first generation of parents trying to figure it all out.”    If you are a parent wondering how to manage your child’s phone use, you are not alone. A recent study shows a significant rise in mobile phone use among 12-year-olds, and […]

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How I Got Licensed as an Assistant Psychologist in Dubai (CDA Guide)

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How I Got Licensed as an Assistant Psychologist in Dubai (CDA Guide)

Hi, I’m Patty, I am a psychology graduate who recently became a licensed Assistant Psychologist here in Dubai. If you’re looking into getting licensed yourself, I hope this blog gives you a clear and honest picture of what the process looks like.  When I started out, I struggled to find practical, first-hand information. The official […]

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