Loving Roots Project

Loving Roots Project Inspiration toward personal growth, mental wellness, & relationship happiness.

Virtual individual & relationship services & online self-improvement classes are available.

Holding onto resentment keeps you tied to the hurt. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay, it means you’re cho...
12/21/2025

Holding onto resentment keeps you tied to the hurt. Forgiveness doesn’t mean what happened was okay, it means you’re choosing peace over pain.

In relationships, forgiveness creates space for healing and new beginnings. 🌱 It’s a process of letting go so growth can begin again.

💬 Struggling with letting go? Therapy can help you explore forgiveness in a safe, supportive way. Get in touch today.

www.lovingrootsproject.com


Arguments don’t have to spiral. Learning to de-escalate helps both people feel heard instead of attacked. 🌿Pausing doesn...
12/18/2025

Arguments don’t have to spiral. Learning to de-escalate helps both people feel heard instead of attacked. 🌿

Pausing doesn’t mean avoiding, it means protecting emotional safety. When you respond instead of react, conversations become opportunities for understanding, not distance.

These small changes can turn conflict into connection.


As adults, it’s easy to let friendships drift under the weight of busy lives. But connection with friends remains one of...
12/15/2025

As adults, it’s easy to let friendships drift under the weight of busy lives. But connection with friends remains one of the biggest protectors of mental and emotional health. 💚

Send that text. Plan that coffee. Show appreciation for the people who hold space for you.

✨ Friendships are relationships too, they deserve nurturing.



Conflict happens in every family. The real healing begins when both sides move beyond blame and toward understanding.Rep...
12/12/2025

Conflict happens in every family. The real healing begins when both sides move beyond blame and toward understanding.

Repair doesn’t erase hurt, it rebuilds trust through honesty, accountability and compassion. 🌿

It’s okay to take space first. The goal isn’t to win the argument, it’s to protect the relationship.

💬 Need help navigating family repair? Reach out, I can help you rebuild healthier communication patterns.

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Emotional intimacy is what makes a relationship feel close, supportive and safe. It’s the deeper layer of connection whe...
12/09/2025

Emotional intimacy is what makes a relationship feel close, supportive and safe. It’s the deeper layer of connection where both people feel understood and valued.

- Sharing your inner world helps your partner or loved one know who you truly are, your feelings, fears and hopes.
- Being present when listening turns everyday conversations into moments of connection instead of quick exchanges.
- Showing empathy instead of jumping to solutions helps others feel heard rather than fixed.

Emotional intimacy grows through small, consistent moments of openness and care. It’s the foundation for trust, closeness and meaningful communication in any relationship.

💬 Curious how to deepen emotional intimacy with your partner, family member or friend? Click below to learn more or reach out for support.

www.lovingrootsproject.com



Family dynamics can be both beautiful and complex. Setting boundaries doesn’t mean you love your family less, it simply ...
12/06/2025

Family dynamics can be both beautiful and complex. Setting boundaries doesn’t mean you love your family less, it simply means you’re caring for your emotional health. 💚

Healthy boundaries protect connection. They reduce resentment, promote respect and allow relationships to feel lighter instead of draining.

Remember: boundaries aren’t walls, they’re guidelines for mutual care.

💬 Struggling to set limits with family without guilt? Let’s talk about it.

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12/04/2025

1. Asking, not assuming.

Sometimes we express love differently than we receive it and that can cause misunderstanding. Maybe you give through act...
12/03/2025

Sometimes we express love differently than we receive it and that can cause misunderstanding. Maybe you give through acts of service but your partner feels love through words or touch. 🌿

Learning your partner’s love language isn’t about being perfect, it’s about noticing what helps them feel valued and connected. When you both learn to speak each other’s language, love flows more easily.

✨ Curious which love language fits you best? Try observing how you naturally give affection this week!

Unresolved emotions don’t disappear, they resurface in new situations until they’re understood. Sometimes the same argum...
11/28/2025

Unresolved emotions don’t disappear, they resurface in new situations until they’re understood. Sometimes the same arguments or frustrations show up in different relationships, not because you’re broken but because something inside is asking to be healed.

When you slow down and explore your patterns, you create space for something new: real change, deeper awareness and healthier love.

If this resonates, reach out, working through those old cycles is where transformation begins. 💬

www.lovingrootsproject.com

Looking for a place to connect with others who care about healthy, supportive relationships? 💬Join my private Facebook g...
11/25/2025

Looking for a place to connect with others who care about healthy, supportive relationships? 💬

Join my private Facebook group, UPLIFT Your Relationship, a space for couples and individuals who want to strengthen their communication, connection and emotional growth. 🌿

Inside the group, you’ll find:
- Weekly discussions on relationship topics
- Practical tools and mini challenges
- Encouraging, judgment-free support

Whether you’re working through challenges or simply want to grow together, UPLIFT is your space to learn and feel understood.

Click the link below to join us today!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/upliftyourrelationship

It’s natural to want to avoid conflict but silence often creates more distance than resolution. Healthy relationships ar...
11/22/2025

It’s natural to want to avoid conflict but silence often creates more distance than resolution. Healthy relationships aren’t free of disagreement, they’re built by learning how to repair and listen through it.

When you express your needs with care, you create space for honesty and growth instead of resentment. 💚

Conflict isn’t a failure, it’s an invitation to understand each other better.

Sometimes love isn’t the problem, being overwhelmed is. When you’re emotionally drained, even caring gestures can feel h...
11/19/2025

Sometimes love isn’t the problem, being overwhelmed is. When you’re emotionally drained, even caring gestures can feel heavy.

Emotional burnout can happen when you’re giving more than you receive or when stress and disconnection go unspoken for too long.

Healing begins with self-awareness, rest and gentle boundaries. You deserve to feel restored in love, not depleted by it.

If this feels familiar, you’re not alone, let’s find balance together. 🌿

www.lovingrootsproject.com

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Loving Roots Project

The Loving Roots Project is an online coaching practice developed by psychologist and relationship coach, Dr. Shelley Sommerfeldt. The mission of the project is to share positive messages about personal growth and development in order to empower and encourage others on a path toward change and happiness. We share inspirational content through weekly blogs and videos about a variety of mental wellness topics and provide relationship tips, such as conflict resolution, communication strategies and intimacy boosters.

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