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Something we offer others, but rarely give to ourselves

Something we offer others, but rarely give to ourselves

by Richard Amaral | Nov 20, 2022 | Counselling and Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Stress, Thinking, Trauma

It’s easy to be hard on yourself and doubt your abilities.   When discussing the role of thoughts and self-talk with my counselling clients, I’m always attentive to the kinds of words a person uses to describe themselves and their feelings.   Using phrases...
Ever felt like an Imposter? Here are 3 ways to beat it

Ever felt like an Imposter? Here are 3 ways to beat it

by Richard Amaral | Nov 12, 2022 | Emotions, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Thinking

In my previous post, I wrote about the masks you and I wear from time to time. We don’t want others to know what we’re thinking or feeling, so we put on a mask – a front – to help cover or protect our internalized world.   One mask that...
We all Wear Masks and Costumes from Time to Time

We all Wear Masks and Costumes from Time to Time

by Richard Amaral | Nov 5, 2022 | Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking

I enjoyed seeing my kids dress up for Halloween this year. Then, as I walked them to school on the morning of October 31st, it was also fun to see all the other children arrive as superheroes, princesses, witches, and cartoon characters.   It also got me thinking...
What I Thought About on September 30th

What I Thought About on September 30th

by Richard Amaral | Oct 1, 2022 | Attachment Theory, Thinking, Trauma

This past week on September 30th, Canadians marked the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.   The day is also informally known as Orange Shirt Day, where people wear orange shirts to remind themselves of the tragedies and suffering that...
Power Hour: My newest habit

Power Hour: My newest habit

by Richard Amaral | Sep 17, 2022 | Change, Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Thinking

September always makes me think of change.   The change that happens when returning to school symbolizes the end of summer. There’s also a change in weather, reflecting the change in seasons. Television shows often air new episodes in September, and many...
Strategies for Coping with Change and Transitions

Strategies for Coping with Change and Transitions

by Richard Amaral | Sep 10, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Thinking

Last week, I found myself reminiscing back on my “first day of school” experiences.   The start of a new school year always left me with mixed emotions. A part of me was excited because it represented the start of something new and challenging. But it...
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