by Richard Amaral | Aug 7, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
For all of us, the years between 2020 and 2022 were challenging. But while some made it through the pandemic with only minor adjustments, many others struggled in more ways than one. For those who struggled greatly, the pandemic only amplified their feelings...
by Richard Amaral | Jul 9, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
Although I typically have a few topics in mind that I can write about, sometimes I get to a point where I feel stuck. That’s what I felt when I sat down to write this post. Having Different Things on Your Mind If you’re one of my...
by Richard Amaral | Jul 3, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
With summer officially upon us, many people are looking forward to having some time off with loved ones and just taking things down a notch with regards to some of their work obligations. But I also know many people who have difficulty limiting their work commitments...
by Richard Amaral | Jun 18, 2022 | Change, Emotions, Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Stress, Thinking
I enjoy having plants around my home. It helps clean the air, adds colour to any space, and it feels rewarding to take care of something and then watch it grow. While all plants seem to grow differently and at different rates, nothing grows as tall or as...
by Richard Amaral | Apr 23, 2022 | Attachment Theory, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Relationships, Youth and Adolescents
During a therapy session, I’ll ask specific questions about my clients’ relationships with caregivers in childhood and their relationships today as an adult – both with those same caregivers and with others. The reason for paying attention to...
by Richard Amaral | Apr 10, 2022 | Emotions, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Thinking
In last week’s post, I talked about how I build hope during difficult times. In summary, I try to do three things: Put effort into finding hope Spend time with hopeful people Embrace uncertainty In today’s post, I want to explore point #1 – putting...
