by Tiffany Wainwright | Jan 5, 2026 | Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
(And What Actually Helps Instead) The other day, a friend came over and was visibly upset after an interaction at a store. He’d tried to return a product and the store’s employee made him feel like a foolish jerk. He maintained his cool while at the store, but was...
by Tiffany Wainwright | Nov 24, 2025 | Relationship Skills, Uncategorized
Have you ever felt a surge of irritation when your counsellor asks, “How are you feeling right now? Where do you feel that in your body?” If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel frustrated when therapy seems to focus on emotion instead of quickly...
by Tiffany Wainwright | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
You enter the counselling space. Comfy chair. Check. Plant. Check. Calm lighting. Check. Your counsellor smiles warmly. You begin to talk… Is this it? Is this counselling? Or is there something more subtle and intentional going on behind the scenes? There definitely...
by Tiffany Wainwright | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Emotional Blow-ups Start in the Nervous System We’ve all had less than sparkling moments. We snap at our children, lose it in traffic, and yell at our partner. To protect our self-esteem, we blame emotional blow-ups on our mood, or on someone else “because they should...
