WE ALL HAVE SOMETHING THAT WE CAN IMPROVE UPON

Whether it’s being able to manage pressure and stress, improving our mood, managing our emotions, healing from trauma, or breaking an addiction and other bad habits, there’s always something that we can improve in ourselves.

The Promise Wheel

psychology for growth and a balanced life

by Richard Amaral

 

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Meet the Owner | Richard Amaral

My name is Richard Amaral and I am a registered psychologist in Ontario, Canada. You can find out more about me, my background, and my services.

Meet the Owner | Richard Amaral

My name is Richard Amaral and I am a registered psychologist in Ontario, Canada. You can find out more about me, my background, and my services.

Our Team of Associates 

I also supervise a team of competent and compassionate professionals who are skilled in dealing with many of these same issues.

My Goal for this website

To provide you with useful information from the world of psychology that you can apply to your own day-to-day life. By signing up for my newsletter below, you can get a summary of my book, “The Promise Wheel” where I provide some strategies and perspective on how to live a more balanced life. Also, check out some of the blog entries for more inforamtion on a range of topics related to mind-body health.

Recent Blog Post

I have several blog posts and videos on topics related to psychology and mind-body health. I also have a Facebook page,
LinkedIN profile, Instagram page, and some YouTube videos that I hope are useful in providing you with relevant information.

When It Comes to Exercise, Something Is Always Better than Nothing

When It Comes to Exercise, Something Is Always Better than Nothing

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain   A few weeks ago, I interviewed Andre Gear, an instructor at Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec. Andre has a B.Sc. in Exercise Science. I’ve known Andre for a few years now, and every time we meet, I...

How Self-Compassion and Mindfulness Improves Mental Health

How Self-Compassion and Mindfulness Improves Mental Health

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” — Buddha   Now and then, I think back to things I said and did many years ago. Sometimes, my words caused pain, and other times, it was my actions.   Today, if a...

Neurodiversity is About Diverse Strengths, Not Deficits

Neurodiversity is About Diverse Strengths, Not Deficits

"No, autism is not a ‘gift’. For most, it is an endless fight against schools, workplaces, and bullies. But, under the right circumstances, given the right adjustments, it CAN be a superpower" – Greta Thunberg     One of my goals for 2024 is to introduce...

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