Integrative Healing with Holistic Modalities

These posts include information about trauma therapy including IFS, Somatic, Psychedelic, EMDR, & Brainspotting.

Curious about a specific topic? Search here:

Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Beyond the Physical: Emotional Healing After Injury or Surgery with EMDR

Experiencing a physical injury can be a life-altering event, affecting not only your body but also your mind. Beyond the physical pain, many individuals grapple with a range of emotions, including grief, anxiety, and depression. This blog post explores the emotional toll of injury, the benefits of EMDR therapy, and strategies for reclaiming your life after trauma from a therapist who has been there.

Read More
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Grief and Trauma: Honoring the Mazatec

Psilocybin-assisted therapy offers a beautiful path for those grappling with grief and trauma. Psilocybin has long been used by the Mazatec for sacred healing rituals. Working with psilocybin therapeutically can help us connect to deep-seated emotions and foster healing. In this post, I explore the science, cultural context, and therapeutic process, emphasizing a compassionate and respectful approach.

Read More
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

How to Help a Grieving Loved One and What NOT to Say: Quick Read

Grief is a powerful experience of intense sadness, anger, hurt, and loss. This quick read, written by a grief therapist, equips you with the knowledge and empathy to support your loved ones. Learn powerful dos and don'ts for communication, practical ways to show you care, and how to help grieving children navigate their emotions.

Read More
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Navigating the Storm: Healing Through Pregnancy Loss with EMDR Therapy

The silence after pregnancy loss can be deafening. You might feel isolated, depressed, helpless, and sad. EMDR therapy can help you process overwhelming emotions and rewrite the narrative of your grief. This post explores the power of EMDR in healing after pregnancy loss, guiding you through the process and offering resources for support.

Read More
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Healing from Betrayal Trauma with EMDR Therapy: After An Affair

Discovering an affair can be a devastating experience, leaving you feeling shattered and questioning your self-worth. It makes sense to feel confused, full of rage, sad, abandoned and rejected all at once. This blog explores how EMDR therapy can help you process betrayal trauma, reduce emotional distress, and rebuild trust. Learn how to start your healing journey and regain control of your life.

Read More
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Grief & Vulnerability: Quick Read

Grief can leave you feeling isolated and alone, but vulnerability is the key to unlocking healing. By sharing your story and expressing your emotions, you connect with loved ones who can offer support and understanding. Talking and feeling openly allows you to process complex feelings like anger, sadness, and guilt, and begin to find meaning in your loss. Vulnerability may feel scary at first, but it's a powerful tool that can empower you to move forward on your grief journey. Curious about how? Read on.

Read More
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Lost A Beloved Pet?: EMDR Therapy Can Help

Losing a pet can feel like losing a family member. Grief, sadness, and suffering might follow the loss of a pet. EMDR therapy can help you process the complex emotions of grief, guilt, anger, and confusion, allowing you to heal and move forward with cherished memories. Learn from a grief therapist who has lost pets.

Read More
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

EMDR for Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helpers

As a helping professional, you pour your heart into supporting others, but constant exposure to their struggles can lead to compassion fatigue. This leaves you feeling emotionally drained, disconnected from your clients, and questioning your ability to make a difference. But there is hope! EMDR therapy can address the root of compassion fatigue, helping you process vicarious trauma, release pent-up emotions, and rebuild your resilience.

Read More