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
The mindset you need to have a successful relationship
There is a lot of talk about mindset these days. People talk about cultivating a positive mindset for goals they want to achieve, such as sport and work but what mindset is needed for a happy, fulfilling relationship? I often speak to clients about having a ‘relational mindset’. A relational mindset means taking the view
May 25, 2023
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Grief
Why is it so hard to leave a toxic relationship?
Leaving a toxic or damaging relationship can be really difficult; but what is it that makes it so hard? While it can be clear to friends and family members that you are not doing well and the relationship has taken its toll on you, it is common to feel stuck when it comes to making
January 25, 2023
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Communication
My top five best break up tips
If you’ve decided it’s over for good, these break up tips might be useful. This is something I get asked about a lot, so hopefully these will help you too 😊 Realise that breaking up is a form of grief/bereavement. Not only did you lose the person, you lost the life you thought you were
August 4, 2021
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Communication
What is your attachment style?
If you’ve ever Googled relationship issues, chances areyou’ve come across references to ‘attachment style’ when it comes to dating, choosinga partner; or how it plays out in the relationship you are currently in. Attachment style is based on attachment theory, which refers to research done by UK psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 1950s. Put simply,
May 28, 2021
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Communication
Relationship red flags, it’s not me it’s you
What do you do when you meet someone you like, you start dating but there’s a few things about them that make you feel uneasy? The honeymoon period You might even find yourself trying to justify some of the behaviour, despite that nervous feeling in your stomach. ‘When we are in love or when we
May 4, 2020
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Grief
Naming it: grief is what you are feeling during coronavirus (COVID-19)
While there is a lot of talk out there about ‘coronavirus anxiety’, it is important to acknowledge that we are also experiencing grief and loss daily at present. Loss of loved ones, loss of jobs and income, loss of events and gatherings, loss of social contact and loss of various things we can no longer
April 7, 2020
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