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The Unspoken Grief: Understanding Betrayal Trauma and Its Impact

We typically associate grief with loss through death, but the world of loss is much more complex. One of the most profound and often misunderstood forms of grief arises from the shattering experience of betrayal, particularly in the context of infidelity within a committed relationship. This is betrayal trauma, and understanding it as a form of deep grief is crucial for healing from an affair.

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What is Death Therapy? How to Heal After Loss

Feeling lost after losing someone dear? "Death therapy" offers a compassionate path through grief. I get it – I've been there. Grief isn't a straight line; it's a storm of emotions. Sudden loss, or long goodbyes, both break your heart. Find real understanding, not platitudes. EMDR, Somatic, IFS, or psychedelic therapy might be your way forward. Let's talk healing, not just coping.

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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.

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Finding Support After Suicide: Traumatic Grief and Ideas to Help

After losing someone to suicide, navigating the waves of grief can feel overwhelming. From shock and anger to guilt and sadness, the rollercoaster of emotions may seem never-ending. It's important to remember that healing is possible. By building a strong support network, understanding the complexities of suicide, and finding meaningful ways to honor your loved one, you can begin to find healing in the midst of your pain.

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EMDR Therapy: Negative and Positive Cognitions and How EMDR Can Help With Grief

Complicated grief can manifest as intense and persistent sadness, anger, or guilt that lingers for months after a loss. These overwhelming emotions can disrupt daily life and make it difficult to move forward. EMDR therapy offers a powerful tool to address the root of these emotions. By processing specific memories and associated negative beliefs, EMDR can help you heal and reconnect to your life. Read on for more.

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Lost? Disrupted? Struggling?: Understanding Grief and How to Get Help

Grief hits hard. It disrupts the brain's emotional control center, scrambling the circuits for happiness and connection. This throws a wave of raw emotions – sadness, anger, emptiness – at you after any loss. Even the dread you feel when you know a loss is coming, like caring for a terminally ill loved one, can trigger this emotional storm. That's anticipatory grief. And for some, the intense emotions linger, making daily life a struggle – that's complicated grief. This post dives into the science behind grief, offering tools and resources to help you navigate this difficult journey.

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