by Kayleigh | Jun 25, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
You’ve probably heard someone say, “Oh, it was such a drama!” It’s a word that gets tossed around easily, but when we dig a little deeper, we often find a very old and familiar script running behind the scenes—one that keeps us emotionally stuck in unhelpful patterns;...
by Kayleigh | Jun 5, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
As a child, I recall my grandmother saying, “Good fences make good neighbours.” Back then I had no idea what she was talking about. When I became a therapist I finally understood, interpersonal boundaries are essential to having healthy relationships. Respect for self...
by Kayleigh | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Emotions are the invisible lens through which we interpret the world around us. They are our first line of response to environmental changes, occurring even before our conscious mind has a chance to process what’s happening. Yet, not all emotions are created...
by Kayleigh | Mar 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
In an era where political discourse often seems like a tinderbox ready to ignite at the slightest spark, the importance of Emotional Assertiveness cannot be overstated. My name is John Parr, MSc, the author of “Fore-play, Fair-play and Foul-play,” and...
by Kayleigh | Feb 26, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness
You might be surprised to hear this, but authentic anger is a healthy feeling. In fact, unless it is expressed authentically—meaning in a way that seeks a win-win resolution—we cannot truly be happy. Healthy relationships require the ability to express anger...
