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What You Need To Remember About Change

What You Need To Remember About Change

by Richard Amaral | Jan 5, 2022 | Change, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology

Happy New Year!!! Every January 1st, I like to think about my goals, intentions, and plans for the new year. On the one hand, I can see why some people dislike setting New Year’s resolutions or goals, as it can be a reminder of all the times when they failed to...
Two Types of Stress and One Way To Manage Them

Two Types of Stress and One Way To Manage Them

by Richard Amaral | Dec 14, 2021 | CBT, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Stress

There are a lot of beautiful festivals and holidays during this time of year. But while this time of year can bring much joy and cause for celebration, it can also bring much stress. So, for the next few weeks, I’ll be discussing various topics that all relate to the...
Two Goals For Working Through Psychological Pain

Two Goals For Working Through Psychological Pain

by Richard Amaral | Dec 8, 2021 | All Entries, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Stress, Trauma

While every therapist has their own style and approach to working with psychological pain caused by trauma, I find there are two common objectives that both clients and therapists share regardless of theoretical orientation. These objectives are: (1) Increase a...
Three Factors Which Contribute To Trauma

Three Factors Which Contribute To Trauma

by Richard Amaral | Dec 1, 2021 | All Entries, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Emotions, Family Violence, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Trauma

Ever wonder why some people get traumatized over something relatively minor while others seem to handle adversity with little stress? While there is no one specific answer, a few factors can contribute to why some people seem to bounce back while others do not. In...
Which Form of Abuse is Most Traumatic?

Which Form of Abuse is Most Traumatic?

by Richard Amaral | Nov 25, 2021 | Abuse, Anxiety, Family Violence, Mental Health, Psychology, Relationships, Trauma

In Canada, November is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Since I’ve been writing about trauma lately, I thought I’d discuss trauma in the context of domestic violence and share what I’ve learned from working in both of these areas. Which...
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