top of page
Search
sarahbeth44
2 days ago4 min read
Protest Behaviors: From Reactivity to Connection
When we feel disconnected from someone we love, it can trigger something deep and primal within us. For some, this can look like reaching...
sarahbeth44
Jan 133 min read
When Clients Apologize for Things That Are Actually GREAT Therapy Moments
“I’m sorry, I’m bouncing around.” Life isn’t a series of tidy chapters; it’s a mosaic of moments, memories, and meaning. When clients let...
sarahbeth44
Jan 84 min read
Chasing and Retreating: How the Pursuer-Withdrawer Dynamic Impacts Relationships
Relationships often fall into familiar patterns, especially under stress. One common dynamic is one partner withdrawing while the other...
sarahbeth44
Jan 14 min read
Navigating Challenging Grandparent Dynamics with a New Baby
When a new baby arrives, it’s natural for grandparents to want to be involved. However, if grandparents struggle with personality...
sarahbeth44
Dec 19, 20245 min read
When Perfection Falls Short: Moving from Idealization to Authentic Connection in Relationships
If you’ve ever found yourself swept up in the early excitement of a new relationship, then you know the feeling of seeing your partner...
sarahbeth44
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Navigating Changing Realities: Life Between the Poles of Bipolar Disorder
When you’re living with bipolar disorder, the very fabric of what feels like “reality” can shift depending on where you are in your mood...
sarahbeth44
Dec 4, 20247 min read
Untangling Faith and Control: Healing from Religious Trauma in High-Control Families
For many, spirituality is a source of comfort, guidance, and connection. But when you've grown up in a high-control household where a...
sarahbeth44
Dec 1, 20245 min read
When Speaking Up Feels Scary: How to Reclaim Your Voice with Compassion
If you’ve ever struggled to speak up in your relationship—worried about creating conflict, causing a rupture, or risking attachment—it’s...
sarahbeth44
Nov 24, 20246 min read
Attachment Styles 101: Recognizing Patterns and Building Deeper Connections
Our attachment styles are like a map we didn’t know we were following—guiding how we seek connection, avoid hurt, or protect ourselves...
sarahbeth44
Nov 21, 20244 min read
Navigating Family Time After a Tough Election
Spending time with family can feel complicated when political tensions are high, especially after a tough election. If you're heading...
sarahbeth44
Oct 2, 20243 min read
The "Black Sheep" Blueprint: Redefining What It Means to Belong
In every family, there seems to be that one person who doesn't quite fit the mold. The one who asks hard questions, refuses to play by...
sarahbeth44
Oct 1, 20245 min read
Who’s Emotions Are You Feeling? Reclaiming Your Emotional World After Childhood Trauma
In childhood, the way we're "trained" to understand and respond to emotions sets the foundation for how we relate to ourselves and others...
sarahbeth44
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Chewers vs. Spewers: Conflict Styles
"Chewer" and "spewer" are terms used to describe different ways individuals process and express their thoughts and emotions, especially...
sarahbeth44
Oct 19, 20235 min read
Coping with Grief During the Holidays
All the holiday ads confirm the pressure we already feel inside: This season is supposed to be about joy, togetherness, and celebration....
sarahbeth44
Sep 22, 20235 min read
Taming the "4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse": Practical Strategies
Are you and your partner trapped in a frustrating loop of repetitive arguments and feeling like you're speaking entirely different...
sarahbeth44
Aug 23, 20235 min read
Unveiling Self-Identity After a High-Control Religious Upbringing
Figuring out who you are and what you believe in can be a profound and empowering endeavor. But the process often becomes especially...
sarahbeth44
Aug 17, 20234 min read
Relationship Storms: Understanding "Flooding" During Romantic Conflicts
No matter how much you love your partner, emotional moments can feel like a hijack of your body and mind. These intense episodes lead to...
bottom of page