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...
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...
by Richard Amaral | Nov 15, 2021 | All Entries, Anxiety, Balance, COVID-19, Mental Health, Trauma
Over the last couple of years, I’ve been finding the word ‘trauma’ in our social discourse more than I can remember. I think there are several reasons for this. Why We hear More About Trauma First, living in Canada, I am regularly exposed to our...
by Richard Amaral | Oct 30, 2021 | All Entries, Balance, Change, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Emotions, Mental Health, Psychology
Almost everywhere you look, there is some measuring device (or app) or tool. For example, a thermometer tells you the temperature. A scale tells you how much you weigh, and when you’re on the road driving, your vehicle’s speedometer and odometer can tell your speed...
by Richard Amaral | Feb 21, 2019 | All Entries, Anxiety, Balance, Depression, Mental Health
Exercise is a great way to regulate mood, improve your overall wellness, and help you move towards a more balanced life. But when you take it to the extreme, as elite athletes do, exercise and physical fitness can also encourage the athlete to neglect areas of life...
by Richard Amaral | Oct 10, 2013 | All Entries, Mental Health
Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s celebrated every year on October 10th. This year, the World Health Organization has identified the theme of “Mental Health and Old Age.” The world’s population is aging rapidly, and by the year 2050,...
