Seattle Therapy Blog
Resentment In Relationships
Resentment is an uncomfortable emotion that occurs when we feel that we have been unfairly treated in a relationship....
The 8 Types of Affairs and What They Mean
There are 8 types of affairs. No matter which one you or your partner engages in - cheating is cheating. Affairs cause...
Avoid ‘But’ in Communication – Use ‘And’ Instead
Why should you avoid using 'but'? It can come off to someone as attacking and immediately put them on the defensive....
When to Walk Away After Infidelity
Infidelity is a major betrayal of your partner’s trust that results in an overwhelming sense of grief and loss. It is...
How to Prevent Defensiveness in Your Relationships
The path to improving communication and connection with others. What is Defensiveness or Being Defensive? Being...
Anchor Light Is Now ON THE AIR
Have you noticed that we’ve been ramping up around here? We have a new trauma-informed therapist (let’s hear it for...
How Unresolved Childhood Trauma Follows Us Into Adulthood
Have you ever been told “the past is the past” or “stop blaming mom and dad (others) for your problems”? If we could...
11 Strategies for Coping with COVID-19
Strategies for coping with COVID-19, stay and home orders; as well as other types of grief and trauma Some say time...
Emotional Trauma
Emotional trauma is often the silent trauma that no one really talks about. We generally think as a society that we...
Could My Low-Self Esteem Be Connected to a Traumatic Experience?
Throughout life, we learn from an accumulation of experiences. Let’s say growing up in school you were always taught...
Have You Experienced Trauma?
Clients are often unsure if what they have experienced is classified as trauma. We often imagine trauma as something...
Benefits of Online Counseling
Online Counseling has gained in momentum and popularity in recent years because of its effectiveness and convenience....
How to Know When It’s Time for Couples Counseling
Deciding to go to couples therapy might feel like a monumental step in your relationship. For many people, it’s an...
Topics You Can Address in Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is not something anybody enters into lightly. However, many couples aren’t sure what to expect, either...
How to Build a 7-Figure Self-Worth
A 7-figure net worth means you have a million bucks. So a 7-figure self-worth means that you feel like a million bucks. And don’t we all deserve to feel so good? Follow these steps to get a 7-figure self-worth today.
Sick of Being Single?
Do you find yourself struggling to find “the one” and don’t know why dating is such an awful experience for you? Try these seven sexy shifts in thinking to eliminate the most sabotaging mindsets in dating so that you can attract the love you really want.
Tainted Love: Breaking the Cycle of a Toxic Relationship
A toxic relationship can leave us exhausted, confused, and unclear as to what’s even happening. We want to help! Ask yourself these five questions to determine the state of your relationship and if it’s time to move on.
PTSD from Toxic Relationships
Many times, we stay in bad relationships because it’s better than being alone. But what you might not realize is that PTSD from toxic relationships can keep us from finding and recognizing something wonderful when it comes along.
Six Steps to Healthy Self-Esteem
Healthy self-esteem is critical for an enjoyable life, and a life coach can help you get there with these six steps to splendid self-esteem.
The Dirty Dozen: 12 Signs of Self-Sabotage
We define self-sabotage as having a goal or intention and then doing everything possible to keep it from happening. Are you guilty of self-sabotage? In our three-part series, we’re discussing 12 behaviors that are sure to sabotage your success.