You’re functioning. Showing up. Holding it together.

But something underneath still isn’t settled.

You don’t need more advice. You need a place to actually process what’s been held onto. Here, you’ll find grounded, practical tools to help you move through it with more clarity, steadiness, and ease.

Unseen Grief Carly Pollack, LCSW Unseen Grief Carly Pollack, LCSW

Supporting a Loved One Through Pregnancy Loss: A Guide for Friends and Family

Watching someone you care about navigate pregnancy loss is heartbreaking. Words often feel inadequate, and actions clumsy. This guide helps friends and family understand complex grief and trauma, showing you how to truly be present. Because while you can't fix their loss, your support makes a real difference. Read on to learn how to help.

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Carly Pollack, LCSW Carly Pollack, LCSW

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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Carly Pollack, LCSW Carly Pollack, LCSW

The “Political” Grief of Living in 2025 As a Person Who Cares About Others

Living in 2025 can feel disgusting, confusing, and “OK,” causing deep existential grief for those who care about others. This distress manifests as a profound sense of loss and moral injury for helpers. For those of us who care and who want to fight, this collective pain requires acknowledgment and action. I commit to lifelong learning, amplifying voices, and tangible support for a more just world. You can, too!

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Betrayal Trauma Carly Pollack, LCSW Betrayal Trauma Carly Pollack, LCSW

Helping a Friend Through Betrayal Trauma (& How EMDR Helps)

When a friend shares that they've been betrayed by infidelity, your heart will sink. You see the pain, the confusion, and the 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 and relationship loss grief, offering practical ways to be a steady presence for someone you love.

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Carly Pollack, LCSW Carly Pollack, LCSW

Understanding Loss & Healing: The Many Faces of Grief

Maybe you've heard that grief follows certain steps, but your own experience feels different. You’re distant, angry and hurting, but are you “grieving”? Let’s learn about the multifaceted nature of grief. We'll explore the many ways loss can impact us, extending beyond traditional bereavement to include the grief of lost connections, shattered trust, and anticipated loss. This blog post explores grief, loss, and healing for busy adults.

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Carly Pollack, LCSW Carly Pollack, LCSW

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.

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