Paige Schickedanz- Hopeful Hearts Counseling

Paige Schickedanz- Hopeful Hearts Counseling Specializing in couples therapy to enhance communication and connection throughout the East Valley.

That moment right before you snap? It’s your chance to protect the connection.Pausing gives your nervous system time to ...
11/21/2025

That moment right before you snap? It’s your chance to protect the connection.

Pausing gives your nervous system time to calm down and your heart time to catch up. When you take a breath before reacting, you shift from defensiveness to understanding—and that changes everything.

Healthy communication isn’t about never getting upset. It’s about slowing down enough to respond with care instead of anger.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples across Utah Valley learn how to navigate conflict, regulate emotions, and protect the bond that matters most.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
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Arguments happen in every relationship. What matters is how you repair.Dr. John Gottman refers to these as “repair attem...
11/19/2025

Arguments happen in every relationship. What matters is how you repair.

Dr. John Gottman refers to these as “repair attempts,” small phrases or gestures that prevent negativity from spiraling out of control.

It can be as simple as saying, “I want to understand you better,” or asking, “Can we take a break and try again?”

These moments shift the tone from tension to teamwork, helping couples feel seen, safe, and respected.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples across Utah Valley learn real-world tools to calm conflict and reconnect through communication that heals.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
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11/18/2025

Conflict is a normal part of every relationship. What matters most is how you handle the moments that follow.

A simple phrase like, “I messed up. Can we try again?” can shift everything, stopping resentment before it builds and opening the door to reconnection.

Repair doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be sincere. The faster you repair, the faster you rebuild trust and closeness.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples across Utah Valley learn practical ways to repair after conflict and strengthen emotional safety.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT

Perfection doesn’t keep relationships strong; repair does.Every couple argues. What matters most is how quickly you turn...
11/18/2025

Perfection doesn’t keep relationships strong; repair does.
Every couple argues. What matters most is how quickly you turn back toward each other.

A gentle word, a soft touch, or a simple “Can we start over?” can change the direction of an entire conversation. Repair attempts stop conflict before it grows and rebuild the safety that love needs to last.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples across Utah Valley learn how to communicate, repair after conflict, and feel emotionally connected again.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
🔗 hopefulheartsonline.com

Connection doesn’t grow in big, dramatic moments; it’s built through small, intentional choices every day.Turning toward...
11/14/2025

Connection doesn’t grow in big, dramatic moments; it’s built through small, intentional choices every day.

Turning toward your partner means noticing their bids for attention and responding with warmth.

Ask how their day was. Say thank you. Reach for their hand. These small gestures remind your partner that they are valued and matter.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples across Utah Valley rediscover connection through everyday interactions that build trust and emotional safety.

Which one will you try tonight?

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
🔗 hopefulheartsonline.com

Dr. John Gottman’s research shows that strong relationships thrive on a healthy balance of positive to negative interact...
11/12/2025

Dr. John Gottman’s research shows that strong relationships thrive on a healthy balance of positive to negative interactions, about five good moments for every one difficult one.

That doesn’t mean avoiding conflict. It means creating more small positives: a smile, a thank-you, a hug before heading out the door. These moments of connection add up and form the emotional foundation that keeps couples close.

Even simple gestures can shift the tone of a day. Choose kindness more often than criticism, curiosity rather than defensiveness, and appreciation rather than blame.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples across Utah Valley rebuild that emotional bank account, one small, positive moment at a time.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
🔗 hopefulheartsonline.com

11/11/2025

Connection often starts in the smallest moments.
When your partner makes eye contact, reaches for your hand, or shares a quick story, they’re making a bid for connection.

Dr. John Gottman’s research shows that turning toward these bids, pausing, responding, and showing genuine interest builds emotional safety and trust over time.

Tonight, notice one of those moments and turn toward it.
That’s where closeness begins.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples throughout Utah Valley strengthen communication and rebuild emotional connection through small daily interactions that matter most.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
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Connection doesn’t fade overnight; it fades in the small moments we miss.When your partner reaches out with a glance, a ...
11/11/2025

Connection doesn’t fade overnight; it fades in the small moments we miss.
When your partner reaches out with a glance, a smile, or a comment, that’s a bid for connection.

Turning toward those moments, even in small ways, builds trust and emotional safety that lasts.
It’s one of the most powerful habits Dr. John Gottman’s research has revealed for creating lasting relationships.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples throughout Utah Valley strengthen emotional connection by recognizing and responding to these everyday opportunities for closeness.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
🔗 hopefulheartsonline.com

The Four Horsemen can sneak into any relationship:Criticism. Contempt. Defensiveness. Stonewalling.They start small, but...
11/08/2025

The Four Horsemen can sneak into any relationship:
Criticism. Contempt. Defensiveness. Stonewalling.

They start small, but if left unchecked, they quickly destroy connections.
The fix begins with awareness, spot them early, and choose repair over reaction.

Serving couples in Saratoga Springs, Lehi, and across Utah with Gottman-based counseling that helps you rebuild calm and communication.

📍Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Relationship Therapy Online & In-Person

Tiny repair attempts make big differences.It’s not about never arguing, it’s about how quickly you come back together.A ...
11/07/2025

Tiny repair attempts make big differences.
It’s not about never arguing, it’s about how quickly you come back together.
A simple “Can we start over?” or “I hear you” can change the direction of an entire night.

When couples learn to repair instead of repeat, everything shifts.
Serving couples across Saratoga Springs, Lehi, and surrounding Utah communities with Gottman-based counseling focused on lasting connection.

📍Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Rebuild. Repair. Reconnect.

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Spot the Four Horsemen before they wreck your connection.Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling can sneak ...
11/05/2025

Spot the Four Horsemen before they wreck your connection.
Criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling can sneak into any relationship.
They start small but can quietly erode trust and warmth.

The good news? Awareness changes everything.
Catch one early and choose a softer response.
That’s how strong couples stay connected through hard moments.

Helping couples across Saratoga Springs, Lehi, and all of Utah build calm, lasting communication.
📍Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Gottman Method Relationship Therapy

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Connection isn’t built only in the big moments.It grows through the small, intentional rituals you share every day, morn...
11/01/2025

Connection isn’t built only in the big moments.

It grows through the small, intentional rituals you share every day, morning coffee together, a goodnight kiss, or a quick check-in before bed.

These small habits give you something steady to count on and help you stay emotionally close, even when life gets busy.

When couples create rituals of connection, they build trust, comfort, and a sense of “us” that lasts.

At Hopeful Hearts Counseling in Saratoga Springs, we help couples throughout Utah Valley strengthen their connection through simple daily practices that make love feel secure and consistent.

📍 Hopeful Hearts Counseling | Couples Therapy in Saratoga Springs, UT
🔗 hopefulheartsonline.com

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Mesa, AZ
85209

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Wednesday 10am - 7pm
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