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...
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...
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...
by Richard Amaral | Sep 3, 2022 | Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking
Now that the summer is quickly coming to an end, I find myself reflecting on some of the moments that stood out for me – moments when I felt balanced; when I felt like things were just perfect. Looking back, some of those perfect moments happened when I...
by Richard Amaral | Aug 30, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking
It’s very stressful to make an important decision. And if you’re already in a state of anxiety, the decision-making process can be even more difficult because you’re afraid of making the wrong choice! Last week, I wrote about Serena Williams’ decision to retire. She...
by Richard Amaral | Jul 23, 2022 | Balanced living, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Depression, Emotions, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Psychology, Thinking, Trauma
In my last post, I wrote about how we sometimes feel stuck at one or several moments in life and in many different areas (e.g., career, hobbies, spiritual journey, relationships). But while some people can work through this feeling of ‘stuckness,’...
