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You'll find expert, actionable resources using EMDR, Somatics, Brainspotting, and IFS to heal the root of chronic overwhelm and live with more ease and clarity.
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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. And for some, the intensity lingers. Read on for the science behind grief and tools and resources to help you cope.
Death Therapy: Grief Counseling that Isn't "Moving On"
Many people believe grief fades with time, neatly tucked away in the past. But loss can leave you struggling to function in the present. You might feel blindsided by a wave of emotions you don't understand, impacting your daily life in ways you can't control. As a grief specialist, I know death therapy, or grief counseling, isn't about “moving on” or pretending you're "over it." It's a space to explore your feelings, make sense of your experience, and develop helpful coping mechanisms. We'll work together to find ways to integrate your grief and navigate this difficult time.
A Focused Path to Healing: Is a Grief & Trauma Intensive Right for You?
You don't have to carry the weight of trauma and grief alone. Imagine a path to healing that's faster and more focused than weekly therapy. These intensives are designed for women seeking not just relief from their pain, but also an accelerated path to personal growth and expansion. If you're ready to make a significant shift and invest in your well-being, this post will help you decide if an intensive is the right next step for you.
10 Tips to Protect Your Mental Health in a Mountain Town
Mental health in mountain towns like Fraser or Winter Park, Colorado can be challenging in the winter. The days are shorter, it’s cold as hell, and there’s more isolation, loneliness, depression, and anger. That might contribute to the high suicide rate here in Grand County. Read on to learn about 10 ways to protect your mental health as we head into winter.
Online Therapy for Trauma and Grief: A Guide to Your First Session with Carly Pollack
What is your first session with a trauma therapist like? If you’re nervous about beginning therapy, read on to help calm your nerves. I’ll take you through the first trauma therapy session with me, including what to expect and tips to make the session comfortable. Schedule trauma therapy with me to overcome grief, PTSD, anger, and depression.
Beyond Stereotypes: Why We Misunderstand PTSD
PTSD can be confusing for several reasons. When trauma hits, your body's survival instincts can go into overdrive. This is the "fight, flight, or freeze" response, designed to protect you from danger. But sometimes, that system gets stuck on high alert, making you feel unsafe even when you're completely secure. To learn more about how to calm these instincts and begin the journey toward healing, read on.
The Limitations of Talk Therapy on PTSD Recovery
Talk therapy is a common treatment for PTSD, but it's not always the right fit. If you’ve tried talk therapy before with limited success treating your PTSD, you’re not doing it wrong- talk therapy just doesn’t always cut it. If you're struggling with PTSD, you may find that talk therapy is difficult to process a traumatic event, time-consuming, and not effective for everyone.
Overcoming PTSD's Grip on Your Sex Life: A Guide to Reclaiming Intimacy
PTSD can have a deep and frustrating impact on your sex life, but it doesn't have to define it. By acknowledging your feelings, getting to know yourself through exploration, seeking professional support, communicating with your partner, creating a safe space, exploring sensuality, and practicing self-care, you can gradually overcome PTSD's grip on your sex life. Read this blog post to learn more.
Why Am I So Scared of Myself? A Guide to Trauma and Fear of Self
Have you ever wondered why you are so afraid to feel certain emotions? Or, why it feels like a caged animal is inside, controlling and screwing up your life? Trauma often disrupts self-trust and brings an overwhelming sense of powerlessness. When we feel overwhelmed and powerless, we become afraid. It might manifest as aggression, irritability, bad sleep or unexplained aches. Read on to learn the why and how, and what you can do about it.
An Open Letter To The Friends and Family of Men with Trauma, from a Trauma Therapist
Are you searching for how to help a man in your life deal with his PTSD, trauma, bad sleep and irritability? If you know and love a man who is suffering, you know that it feels awful to watch him suffer. You might feel unable to help him, or confused about the best path forward. This letter is for anyone who cares about a man who is suffering. Read on for specific ideas from a licensed trauma therapist who specializes in treating mens PTSD.
Why You Feel Burnt Out: A Guide to Your Window of Tolerance
Have you been feeling extra irritable lately? Has your sleep been disrupted and poor? Are you noticing your relationships are not fulfilling, and you feel unmotivated? Maybe you are stuck “on” and can’t seem to relax? It’s time to assess your window of tolerance and take action to improve it.
8 Steps to Take After a Traumatic Event According to a Trauma Therapist
Have you experienced trauma and you’re not sure what to do? Should you avoid triggers, or should you allow them in small doses in order to process? (Hint *its the second option!) There are so many suggestions on the internet, but what should you really do? Read on for ideas from a licensed trauma therapist. Please note: these tips are not medical advice. Please seek a qualified mental health provider for individualized therapy.
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