by Richard Amaral | Jul 11, 2013 | Anger and Aggression
Even with all the counselling and personal consulting I provide on the topic of anger, I still experience anger like everyone else. Many of the same things that trigger your anger triggers mine as well. Some clients get surprised when I tell them this. Their...
by Richard Amaral | Jun 15, 2011 | All Entries, Family Violence
I received a lot of positive feedback from last week’s blog. A few friends of mine wrote or called me up to talk more about what to do when a friend is a victim of relationship abuse (e.g., physical, psychological, verbal, financial). In particular, one friend asked...
by Richard Amaral | Jun 9, 2011 | All Entries, Family Violence
A friend of mine, who happens to be a criminal lawyer, visited me recently. We spent many hours in good conversation discussing a myriad of topics. Both he and I are fortunate to be in professions that allow us to connect with people on a deeply personal level. In my...
by Richard Amaral | Apr 4, 2011 | All Entries, Family Violence
Last week, I outlined how cognitive-behavioural theory (CBT) explains aggression, particularly in the context of intimate relationships. In today’s blog, I’ll discuss how CBT can be used with victims of relationship abuse. Thoughts and Behaviours in Victims of Partner...
by Richard Amaral | Mar 21, 2011 | All Entries, Family Violence
In the next few blogs, I’ll be discussing some of the more common theories and approaches used for understanding and treating intimate partner abuse. In today’s blog, we’ll look at feminist theory. Feminist Theory and Domestic Violence Feminist theory in...