The mindset you need to have a successful relationship
Karen Holmes
May 25, 2023
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There is a lot of talk about mindset these days. People talk about cultivating a positive mindset for goals they want to achieve, such
Communication
When you’re bogged down with relationship anxiety…
Relationships by their nature make us vulnerable. And sometimes we get so bogged down with what could happen, and how we may get hurt, that we risk damaging what we have in the present. Feeling insecure in a relationship takes a real toll on us; it might feel like our happiness and contentment is under
August 29, 2018
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Grief
Pregnancy loss – the loneliest grief
Social media was alive last week with the graphic images of a mother whale carrying her dead calf, as she grieved the loss of her baby. In contrast to that public display, we still have a long way to go in our society, when it comes to supporting women who lose babies.
August 13, 2018
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Grief
“Is this it?” – the slug of the quarter life crisis
If you’re in your mid 20s-early 30s, you might recognise the feelings of insecurity, doubt and uncertainty associated with a quarter life crisis.
July 25, 2018
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Mental Health
Are you an adult child of an alcoholic?
It is believed that adult children of alcoholics* display certain personality traits as a result of the environment in which they were brought up. While I don’t think absolutely every one always applies, some certainly ring true… Some of the traits for a person growing up in this type of home, might include: They are
June 29, 2018
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Communication
Moving on after infidelity
You’ve just found your partner cheated and you’re wondering if you should stay, or leave. Family and friends might see it as clear cut; black and white – they’ve cheated once so they’ll do it again.
June 20, 2018
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Communication
The one thing that helps couples function better
These days, we’re bombarded with relationship advice wherever we turn. Online articles, magazines, what friends think, what our families say. However, there is one thing I have noticed that consistently helps couples who are struggling. Here it is: Start gearing your thinking towards the idea of functioning as a team, in the relationship or family
June 4, 2018
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