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Emotional Intelligence Strategies: Boost Your EQ

Emotional Intelligence Strategies: Boost Your EQ

June 12, 2023 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCEmotions, Relationships, Social Skills2

In the modern world, emotional intelligence is highly in demand for both personal development and the improvement of existing skills.In the dynamic realm of human interactions, it can be quite easy to find ourselves immersed …Read More

Cognitive Dissonance: Changing Behavior Effectively

Cognitive Dissonance: Changing Behavior Effectively

May 10, 2023 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCEmotions, Happiness, Life Decisions, Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem1

Have you ever known you wanted to do something in your life, like quit a bad habit, drink more water, or lose weight?
“Caught in a tug-of-war between what we know is right and what we …Read More

Imposter Syndrome Meaning: What it Is and How to Work Through It?

Imposter Syndrome Meaning: What it Is and How to Work Through It?

April 19, 2023 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCEmotions, Self-Esteem, Wellness2

“I’m not qualified for this job, I just got lucky.”
“I feel like everyone else in this class is smarter than me.”
“If people really knew how little I know, they would think I’m a fraud.”
“I’m afraid …Read More

Gaslighting vs Disagreement - Understanding Emotional Manipulation

Gaslighting vs Disagreement – Understanding Emotional Manipulation

December 26, 2022 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCRelationships, Boundaries, Couples Counselling, Friendships, Social Skills3

“You are overreacting.”

“You are upset over nothing.”

“I never said that. You must be confused again.”

“You sound crazy.”

Have you ever heard something like this, especially repeatedly by one person? If it resonates with you, there may …Read More

Choosing Right Therapist: Know If They're a Match + 5 Red Flags

Choosing Right Therapist: Know If They’re a Match + 5 Red Flags

August 10, 2022 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCognitive Behavioural Therapy, Change, Emotions, Life Decisions, Personal Leadership, Stress Management, Transitions, Uncategorized, Wellness4

Therapy is an incredibly valuable experience that can bring tremendous benefits to your life.

How much you get out of therapy depends on many factors, from how much effort you put into it to how good …Read More

Therapy Myths Debunked: Unveiling the Truth | 8 Common Misconceptions

Therapy Myths Debunked: Unveiling the Truth | 8 Common Misconceptions

July 21, 2022 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotions, Transitions, Uncategorized, Wellness2

What happens in therapy? Thanks to the stigma surrounding psychotherapy that is still, to some extent, present in our society (although this is, fortunately, changing for the better), many people have never seen a therapist …Read More

Starting Therapy Guide: Insights & Tips for Beginners

Starting Therapy Guide: Insights & Tips for Beginners

June 28, 2022 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCognitive Behavioural Therapy, Change, Emotions, Grief, Insecurities, Life Decisions, Stress Management, Transitions, Uncategorized, Wellness0

Starting therapy can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to expect.

○ What does a therapy session look like?

○ What am I supposed to talk about?

○ Will a therapist ask a lot of personal …Read More

What To Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries (Again)

What To Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundaries (Again)

June 6, 2022 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBoundaries, Personal Leadership, Relationships, Social Skills2

Have you ever faced a situation where someone repeatedly violated your boundaries? Just ignored the limits you have set, despite your clear communication, and crossed the line again? Frustrating, right?

Relationships are extremely important for our …Read More

Effective Boundary Setting: Master 5 Steps & Tips | Less Uncomfortable

Effective Boundary Setting: Master 5 Steps & Tips | Less Uncomfortable

November 21, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBoundaries, Relationships, Social Skills, Stress Management, Worklife1

Raise your hand if you ever tolerated someone’s unacceptable behavior and made excuses for them because you didn’t know how to react, or you were afraid that, by saying something, you would be seen as …Read More

Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Proven Tips to Beat Self-Doubt

Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Proven Tips to Beat Self-Doubt

November 9, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCareers, Insecurities, Personal Leadership, Workplace0

Oh, that nagging feeling that you are not good enough, that you didn’t deserve praise, that you just got lucky, that you don’t fit in…

Does this line of thought sound somewhat familiar?

„I feel like a …Read More

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