Relationship red flags, it’s not me it’s you
Karen Holmes May 4, 2020 No Comments
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
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 No Comments
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 No Comments
Communication
The time is right for online therapy/counselling
With the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), more and more people are turning to online counselling. Therapy in the comfort of your own home can be a lot more appealing in terms of travel times and the current issues around social distancing due to COVID-19. Online therapy has actually been available for quite some time and
March 31, 2020 No Comments
Communication
My five top tips for blended families
Do you want to be right or do you want to be together? I recently put together these tips for blended families to thrive: 1. The couple needs to come first. Some clients find this tip a bit shocking, but remember that your partner is best placed to soothe you and take care of you. This then
February 12, 2020 No Comments
Communication
Gratitude – the most underrated way to improve your relationship
‘She doesn’t need to thank me’, ‘She knows I’m grateful for what she does’, ‘It feels embarrassing to say thank you to him’ and ‘Why should I have to say thanks?’ – these are all reflections that I have heard from clients when introducing gratitude as a powerfully effective tool to boost their relationships.
January 15, 2020 No Comments
Communication
Want better communication with your partner? Try a soft start up…
Since the outcome of a conversation is generally predicted by how the first three minutes go*, it makes sense to fine tune your communication skills. The harsh start up Often, the conversation tends to go this way: “You’re so lazy, you never unstack the dishwasher!” This is a harsh start up – you can guess
October 25, 2019 No Comments
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