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.

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Why We Can’t “Just Have Fun!” After an Affair (And How to Get Fun Back)

When an affair shatters your world, fun and curiosity vanish, replaced by betrayal and a brain in survival mode. You might feel lost, frozen, and wonder if joy is possible ever again. Society might expect you to "just move on," but that dismisses the deep relational trauma that truly lingers. Discover how to reclaim your openness, curiosity, and even fun after betrayal. Read to learn about different types of therapy and how they heal betrayal trauma.

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Brainspotting Therapy after Trauma: Reclaim Your Confidence

When trauma, especially betrayal trauma like infidelity, leaves its mark, self-doubt bubbles and grows. But what if there's a way to process those deep wounds and reclaim your inner strength? This post explores Brainspotting Therapy, a neurobiological approach to healing that helps you truly step back into your inherent confidence. If you’re curious about rebuilding your confidence after trauma, read on to learn more.

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Release the Pain of Infidelity with Brainspotting: A Powerful Approach

“There are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and the truth." When infidelity hits, it shatters your world. Discover how Brainspotting therapy can help you navigate betrayal trauma, release deep-seated pain, rebuild self-trust, and find peace. If you want to release the pain from infidelity, Brainspotting might be the choice for you. Read more about Brainspotting for infidelity here.

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A Compassionate Guide: Helping Your Friend Through Betrayal Trauma and Infidelity

When a friend confides that they've been betrayed by infidelity, it's a moment that stops time. You see the raw pain, the confusion, and the sheer disbelief in their eyes, and you desperately want to make it all disappear. This guide offers compassionate advice on how to support your friend through the devastation of betrayal trauma, validating their feelings and offering practical ways to be a steady force.

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