I’d like to introduce myself to you. My name is Magdalena (Magdi) Tornyai.
I have been involved in clinical counselling, including serving in Aboriginal communities, over the past 15 years. I am a certified Canadian counsellor as well as a registered member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.
I have two master’s degrees in the field of mental health and extensive studies and a certification of completion in the area of interpersonal neurobiology. My private practice, Safe Haven Holistic Counselling has just been recently established here in the Nicola Valley.
My husband and I have become well-rooted patriots of Merritt. I have been living in and servicing this community as a clinical counsellor since 2009.
A few years ago I was required to travel 600 km north to work for a short period of time. Upon returning home, it struck me how easygoing, helpful and accepting the people are in our beautiful Nicola Valley. So, in this column, I wish to offer another kind of support and assistance.
I have noticed recently in my counselling practice that certain facts, common sense advice, information and guidance that comes from the research of neuroscience can greatly help my clients from all walks of life with their healing process and in achieving wellbeing.
In the past decade there has been a significant shift in the mental health field toward including a neuroscience perspective that involves “Nurturing the heart with the brain in mind.”
In this “Dear Magdi” column I would love to hear your voices. If you have a problem or difficulty you’ve been facing, write to me about it honestly. I will reflect on the submissions I get, consider each situation and questions, and provide suggestions for you personally from a neuroscience research perspective.
The good news is that brain science research has proven the plasticity of our brains. Due to the fact that our brains are palpable, they can change through our experiences. The decisions of our minds and the health of our relationships have great effects on our brains and our wellbeing.
Please, whatever problems, struggles or sorrows you have been experiencing as a parent, a spouse or even perhaps a young person, write to me and I will answer you back based on my most recent knowledge in scientific research in the area of neuroscience.
Send your questions to [email protected], with the subject line “Dear Magdi.”
I’m looking forward to hearing from you!
Magdi is also interested in hearing your suggestions. Look for opportunities to send your input on upcoming columns in the Merritt Herald.
Magdi Tornyai is a clinical counsellor with a private practice, Safe Haven Holistic Counselling, in Merritt. If you have a question you would like Magdi to consider, write to [email protected] or [email protected]. Submissions will be kept anonymous.
