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Letting Go

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCInsecurities, Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, UncategorizedLeave a comment0

Jack Kornfield once said: “There is a place in everyone that yearns to love, that longs to be safe, that wants to treat others and ourselves with respect. Sometimes that place is buried underneath layers …Read More

Book Review – “Love Is Never Enough” by Aaron Beck

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBook ReviewLeave a comment0

Aaron Beck is an American Psychiatrist and professor emeritus in the Department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. In the field of psychology, Aaron Beck is known as one of the pioneers of cognitive …Read More

Does Nature Really Help Us Relax?

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCAnxiety, Mindfulness, Nature, Self-Esteem, Stress ManagementLeave a comment0

Most of us feel immense relaxation when we breathe in that breath of fresh air on a cold winter day. Or, lying at the beach listening to the waves, or playing in the sand brings …Read More

6 Tips for Shy People to Make New Friends

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCFriendships, Self-Compassion, Self-Esteem, Social SkillsLeave a comment0

Shyness is the feeling of awkwardness or apprehension when approaching or being approached by unfamiliar people. Shyness is not the same as introversion. Introverts feel energized by time alone. Differently, shy people often want to …Read More

Negative Beliefs

November 17, 2015 Ashley Kreze, MA, RP, RCCBoundaries, Change, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Happiness, Self-Compassion, Self-EsteemLeave a comment0

Have you grown up with certain beliefs about the world? You know how life works, what is possible and what’s not, what you can expect and what you can only dream about. Hence, you think you …Read More

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

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 how powerful media can be in shaping the images we …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

The holiday season…
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 lives encompass some of these …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

Making headlines today was the release that Jennifer Lawrence, from X-Men and more recently, the Hunger Games, suffered from Social Anxiety. Although our society is becoming more understanding of mental health issues, stigma still exists. …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

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. Night after night, I found myself …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