by Richard Amaral | Oct 23, 2021 | Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Spirituality
In researching my book, I came across a lot of research talking about the role of religion and spirituality as a tool for improving one’s mental and emotional health. After thinking about the research in this area a little more deeply, I find it helpful to break it...
by Richard Amaral | Oct 11, 2021 | Balance, CBT, Mind-Body Health, Thinking, Uncategorized
To have a balanced life, you also need to have balanced thinking. And balanced thinking produces a balanced mind – the fourth letter in PROMISE. Balanced thinking refers to your ability to look at both sides of a situation while avoiding the temptation to...
by Richard Amaral | Oct 6, 2021 | Balance, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Stress, Work
Our jobs can provide us with numerous psychological benefits. For example, it can give a person a feeling of accomplishment, which improves their self-esteem and achievement. It can also provide a person with a sense of connection through the relationships formed at...
by Richard Amaral | Sep 25, 2021 | Counselling and Psychotherapy, Relationships
We all go through life experiencing a variety of relationships. Whether it’s a romantic relationship, a friendship, a relationship with your parent, child, or even with your community – being in a relationship is part of the human experience. But there is...
by Richard Amaral | Sep 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
I hope you’re doing well and that September is off to a good start!For the last 10-years or so, I’ve come to really love September. I think part of the appeal to me is that September, along with January, has always represented a fresh start.It’s...
