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Embracing Mixed Feelings: Why It's Okay to Feel Conflicted

Mixed Feelings & Feeling Conflicted: A Therapist’s Guide to Ambivalence

October 26, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCEmotions, Insecurities, Life Decisions, Relationships, Transitions, Uncategorized6

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Repair Relationship Post-Fight: Effective Tips for Reconciliation

September 27, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCRelationships, Couples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Marriage, Social Skills2

So, you and your partner just had a fight. Maybe it was around a small issue, maybe it was over something big, and maybe it was a perpetuating argument that has been repeating for months …Read More

Beat Procrastination Tips: 10 Science-Backed Strategies to Succeed

September 15, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCareers, Career Goals, Goal Planning, Motivation, Personal Leadership, Stress Management, Uncategorized, Workplace0

Procrastination is something we all experience. You certainly know the feeling – staring at a blank page, having an assignment waiting for you, delaying starting a large project, and doing everything except what you are …Read More

Worry vs Anxiety Differences: Understanding the 5 Crucial Aspects

August 26, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Relaxation Techniques, Stress Management0

Heading to an intense job interview, facing an unexpected event that could change your life significantly, expecting important news… they are enough to kick anyone’s worry and anxiety up. It’s expected. We worry about stuff …Read More

Core Values Life Guide: Navigating Towards a Meaningful Life

Values in Life: A Therapist’s Honest Guide to Identifying Your Core Values (2026)

March 30, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCLife Decisions, Goal Planning, Motivation, Personal Leadership2

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Overcome Self-Criticism: Strategies for Positive Self-Talk

March 21, 2021 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCInsecurities, Careers, Emotions, Personal Leadership, Relaxation Techniques, Self-Compassion0

I’m going to mess up.
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I’m so stupid.
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I’m a failure.
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I did well that time, but anyone could have.
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Does this kind of self-talk sound familiar?

In a world where we expect so much from ourselves, it’s easy to …Read More

Beat Winter Blues: 4 Tips During COVID-19

December 13, 2020 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCChange, Happiness, Motivation, Wellness0

Changing seasons can be beautiful, but they don’t delight everyone. If you find your moods falling as fast as the thermometer during winter, you are not alone. Seasonal changes can also bring change to the …Read More

Beyond Just Positive: Navigating Toxic Positivity

November 24, 2020 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCEmotions, Friendships, Relationships, Self-Compassion, Stress Management, Wellness0

“Everything happens for a reason”

“It could be worse”

“Delete the negativity”

“Just don’t think about it”

“Never give up!”

You’ve certainly said or heard some of these phrases before. It’s fairly common, and people who say them usually have …Read More

Attachment Style Impact on Relationships: Understand Yours

November 12, 2020 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCRelationships, Couples Counselling, Dating, Emotions, Insecurities1

Do you ever wonder why you attract a certain “type” of people? Do you have patterns that you seem to repeat in relationships over and over again? Or maybe you noticed how the majority of …Read More

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