by Kayleigh | Sep 19, 2025 | Emotional Assertiveness, Emotional Intelligence
Many people speak of guilt and shame as if they were emotions. We say, “I feel guilty” or “I feel ashamed” as though they were part of our emotional landscape, like sadness, joy, or anger. But in fact, guilt and shame are not emotions at all. They are cognitive...
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 | 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...
by Kayleigh | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Institute of Coaching Studies defines coaching, – coaching is a collaborative process supported by the coach who creates a safe space for exploration; and led by the client who shares what is of importance to them to create positive, sustainable change....
