Inside My Mind: A Therapist’s Blog

I write about psychedelics, traumatic grief, reactive dogs, alternative therapy, loss and betrayal trauma, living in 2025, self-care, EMDR therapy, and other topics that I care about.

I hope you find something in here that helps you live a more confident life.

TOPICS:

EMDR Therapy

Psychedelic Therapy

Betrayal Trauma

Grief & Loss

Carly Pollack 7/30/25 Carly Pollack 7/30/25

So Your Over-Responsible Heart Adopted a Reactive Dog? A Nervous System Guide

You poured your heart into helping your reactive dog, but when progress feels out of reach, the drain and guilt are immense. What if the key to their calm lies in understanding your own nervous system? This isn't just about dog training. Read on to learn to walk a surprising path to peace for both you and your beloved companion.

Carly Pollack 5/14/25 Carly Pollack 5/14/25

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.

Carly Pollack 3/30/25 Carly Pollack 3/30/25

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.

Carly Pollack 4/1/24 Carly Pollack 4/1/24

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS): What is it and how can it help with trauma and grief?

Do you ever feel like parts of yourself are disconnected after a difficult experience? 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.