by Richard Amaral | Sep 26, 2013 | All Entries, Attachment Theory, Relationships
There are many fathers who face tremendous challenges – within themselves and society – when they try to connect with their families. A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of presenting at the “Engaging Fathers” conference in Seattle, Washington. The...
by Richard Amaral | Sep 12, 2013 | Addiction Psychology, All Entries
This past Monday (September 9th) was International FASD Day. FASD stands for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This date was chosen to help remind people of the importance of being alcohol-free during the nine months of pregnancy (09/09). FASD – What is it and...
by Richard Amaral | Aug 29, 2013 | Anxiety, Stress, Trauma
We’ve all experienced something painful in our lives. The ending of a relationship, the death of a loved one, an experience of failure…the list can go on and on. These painful events are often referred to as trauma, and they can lead us to feel, think, and behave...
by Richard Amaral | Aug 22, 2013 | Addiction Psychology, All Entries
Last week, I was in beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, facilitating workshops on “Motivation” and “Trauma and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.” The workshops were sponsored by Community Health Associates of British Columbia. This...
by Richard Amaral | Aug 8, 2013 | All Entries, Anger and Aggression, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Stress
A few weeks ago, I talked about a strategy I share with my clients for managing anger. This was to respond instead of react. Today, I wanted to share a tip that can be used to manage anger and/or stress (the two often occur hand in hand). It’s about recognizing the...
