Inside My Mind: A Therapist’s Blog

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The Lingering Shadow: Understanding Complicated Grief and Unmourned Losses
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

The Lingering Shadow: Understanding Complicated Grief and Unmourned Losses

Feeling irritable, distressed, or emotionally distant? It might be the lingering shadow of earlier, unmourned losses contributing to complicated grief. Explore this often-overlooked connection and discover how EMDR, IFS, and Somatic Therapy can offer pathways to healing for your mind, body, and inner world.

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Be Kind to Your Grief: Quick Read
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Be Kind to Your Grief: Quick Read

Feeling the deep ache of grief and wondering when it will end? It’s normal for us to do a lot to not feel the deep hurts in grief. This post offers a different perspective, rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I’m inviting you to see grief not as an enemy, but as a part of yourself that deserves kindness and understanding. If you’re curious, read more here.

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No Bad Parts: A Guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

No Bad Parts: A Guide to Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

Do you feel like parts of yourself are disconnected? Grief, trauma, and even self-doubt can leave us feeling fragmented and unsure of how to move forward. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a compassionate approach to healing by helping you reconnect with your inner strength and navigate difficult emotions. Learn how IFS can help you find peace, wholeness, and a stronger sense of self. Read on for an in-depth exploration of IFS and grief, trauma, and self-confidence.

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