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5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To A Woman

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCFeminism, Self-Compassion, Self-EsteemLeave a comment0

5 Minutes Of What The Media Actually Does To A Woman
Have you ever thought about the impact that media has on the images of the world we have? More importantly, have you ever thought about …Read More

How to Reduce Stress Over Christmas and Holidays

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBoundaries, Change, Family, Friendships, Happiness, Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, Social Skills, Stress ManagementLeave a comment0

How to Reduce Stress Over Christmas and Holidays
Cold weather ✔
Snow ✔
2013 coming to an end ✔
Deadlines approaching ✔
More family time ✔
More commitments ✔
Season of giving ✔
…as you know, the list keeps running. Most of our …Read More

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Jennifer Lawrence and Social Anxiety

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Friendships, Insecurities, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, Social SkillsLeave a comment0

Social Anxiety and Its Prevalence
According to Statistics Canada, social anxiety is one of the most common anxiety disorders. Social anxiety is
“a disorder characterized by a fear of situations in which there is potential for …Read More

I’m excited. I’M excited. I’M EXCITED!

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Change, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Happiness, Insecurities, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Social Skills, Stress ManagementLeave a comment0

“Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”
The year was 2005.

I was in my last year of my Bachelor’s program, meticulously spending hours checking my research data and putting the final touches on my thesis defense. …Read More

Mindfulness Improves Self-Esteem

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Stress ManagementLeave a comment1

Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, thought to create a feeling of calm. Have you ever practiced Mindfulness? Do you remember to remind yourself daily …Read More

Overcome Your Fears and Transform!

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Stress ManagementLeave a comment0

Fear of rejection, fear of uncommon, fear of change, fear of failure. Even I was struggling with anxiety in public-speaking situations, which you can read about HERE. Additionally, many struggle to overcome fears, which is …Read More

Hygiene for Your Sleep?

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCognitive Behavioural Therapy, Sleep Hygiene, Stress Management, WellnessLeave a comment1

On occasion, I see clients who share their struggles with getting to sleep, staying asleep or getting a good night’s sleep. This problem can be tiring and feel debilitating! Not getting enough sleep is a …Read More

12 Things Happy People Do Differently

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCGratitude, HappinessLeave a comment0

I received this email from a dear friend and colleague in the mental health industry. I liked it so much, I wanted to share it with you. Jacob’s 12 points are helpful for all. Enjoy!

“I’d …Read More

What is Wisdom?

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCGoal Planning, Motivation, TravelLeave a comment0

“Wisdom comes from the experience of living. To travel the road of wisdom requires knowledge of ourselves and others…in love and hatred, in joy and sorrow, in victory and defeat. To experience life, and to …Read More

Two Basic Emotions…

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCEmotionsLeave a comment0

Love or Fear: Understanding the Two Core States That Drive Our Emotions
Many people believe we experience dozens of separate emotions; joy, anger, guilt, envy, sadness, resentment, and so on. But from a therapeutic perspective, especially …Read More

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