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Men’s Mental Health: It’s Not Just a Month-Long Issue (Free Yourself from the Stigma!)

July 2, 2024 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCMental Health0

Scrolling through social media, you’re bombarded with self-care tips. Meditation apps, journaling prompts, inspirational quotes about prioritizing well-being – it all seems a little…fluffy. Maybe you see a friend posting about their therapy session, or …Read More

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Unhooking from the “Yes, Ma’am”: Reclaim Your Voice and Build Healthy Relationships

June 19, 2024 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBoundaries, Mental Health0

Have you ever walked out of a situation feeling drained and resentful, wondering why you agreed to something in the first place? Perhaps you found yourself saying “yes” to yet another weekend obligation, dreading the …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

Recover From Setbacks: 3 Quick Recovery Tips

Recover From Setbacks: 3 Quick Recovery Tips

March 15, 2020 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCStress Management, Change, Emotions, Happiness, Life Decisions, Personal Leadership, Transitions, Wellness0

We all face adversities in our lives. Stress, trauma, tragedy, health problems, and significant changes in our lives, are all difficult to experience. However, there is one quality the majority of people share to a …Read More

Help Your Child With ADHD: Effective Strategies and Support

Help Your Child With ADHD: Effective Strategies and Support

October 24, 2016 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCCognitive Behavioural Therapy, Children, Family, ParentingLeave a comment0

Does your child always seem to be running around? Is he/she easily distracted by the least of sounds? Does he/she find it difficult to focus on anything?

Have you classified these symptoms as a result …Read More

what therapy is, and is not.

What Therapy Is, and Is Not.

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCStress Management, Motivation, Relaxation Techniques, Social SkillsLeave a comment0

Therapy is…

Teamwork and partnership
Open
Supportive
Equal but with professional boundaries
Authentic

Therapy is Not…

Competitive
Defensive
Exploitative
Suffocating
Forceful

The psychotherapeutic process almost always includes change, and change can be uncomfortable. Even if you find …Read More

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