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Losing Trust & Finding Solace After Betrayal Trauma
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Losing Trust & Finding Solace After Betrayal Trauma

Infidelity, betrayal, affairs, cheating. All shatter trust, security, and our sense of self, leaving a void that demands to be grieved. We lose not only the person we thought we knew, but also the life and future we envisioned. Healing from this betrayal trauma grief requires courage, self-compassion, and understanding. This post explores how to navigate this grief, offering coping strategies and insights into how EMDR therapy can help reclaim your path to healing.

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EMDR For Betrayal Trauma: Reclaiming Self After Emotional Rupture
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

EMDR For Betrayal Trauma: Reclaiming Self After Emotional Rupture

Your heart aches, your trust is broken. Infidelity's pain is real. You're not alone. Betrayal trauma leaves you lost, questioning everything. But healing is possible. Imagine reclaiming peace, trust, and your sense of self. EMDR therapy offers a path to gently process those painful memories, calm the hypervigilance, and find your way back to wholeness. There's hope for healing, and a safe space to start. Read this post to discover how EMDR can help you.

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What is Death Therapy? How to Heal After Loss
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

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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Rebuilding Trust: Psilocybin Therapy for Betrayal Trauma
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Rebuilding Trust: Psilocybin Therapy for Betrayal Trauma

Betrayal cuts deep, no matter the source. Traditional talk therapy sometimes isn't enough. Explore how psychedelic therapy, particularly psilocybin, offers a unique path for emotional healing from infidelity and broken trust. Discover how it can process pain, foster self-compassion, and help you move on from betrayal trauma. Learn about this potential for cheating recovery here.

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Spiritual Awakening & Transcendence: Psilocybin Therapy for Caretakers
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Spiritual Awakening & Transcendence: Psilocybin Therapy for Caretakers

As a caretaker, you pour your heart into others. But who cares for you? Explore how psilocybin therapy can reignite your spirit, offering spiritual awakening and transcendence to combat burnout. Discover renewed purpose and deeper connection with your self and your world. Interested in psilocybin therapy? Read on to learn more.

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Finding Solid Ground: How Psychedelic Journeys Can Support PTSD Recovery
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Finding Solid Ground: How Psychedelic Journeys Can Support PTSD Recovery

PTSD's weight is heavy. Psychedelics, like psilocybin, offer a unique healing path, disrupting rigid trauma patterns. They facilitate detached perspectives, uncovering beliefs, and fostering self-compassion. Explore how psychedelic-assisted therapy can support your journey towards reclaiming your well-being. Contact me today and let’s talk about how psychedelics could support your healing.

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Beyond the Physical: Emotional Healing After Injury or Surgery with EMDR
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

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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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Grief & Trauma: Honoring the Mazatec
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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Grief & Trauma: Honoring the Mazatec

Psilocybin-assisted therapy offers a beautiful path for those grappling with grief and trauma. Psilocybin has long been used by the Mazatec for sacred healing rituals. Working with psilocybin therapeutically can help us connect to deep-seated emotions and foster healing. In this post, I explore the science, cultural context, and therapeutic process, emphasizing a compassionate and respectful approach. Read on to learn more.

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How to Help a Grieving Loved One & What NOT to Say: Quick Read
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

How to Help a Grieving Loved One & What NOT to Say: Quick Read

Grief is a powerful experience of intense sadness, anger, hurt, and loss. It’s a human experience that no one is really prepared for. This quick read, written by a grief therapist, equips you with the knowledge and empathy to support your loved ones. Learn powerful do’s and don'ts for communication, practical ways to show you care, and how to help grieving children navigate their emotions.

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Navigating the Storm: Healing Through Pregnancy Loss with EMDR Therapy
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Navigating the Storm: Healing Through Pregnancy Loss with EMDR Therapy

The silence after pregnancy loss can be deafening. You might feel isolated, depressed, helpless, and sad. EMDR therapy can help you process overwhelming emotions and rewrite the narrative of your grief. This post explores the power of EMDR in healing after pregnancy loss, guiding you through the process and offering resources for support.

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Healing from Betrayal Trauma with EMDR Therapy: After An Affair
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Healing from Betrayal Trauma with EMDR Therapy: After An Affair

Discovering an affair can be a devastating experience, leaving you feeling shattered and questioning your self-worth. It makes sense to feel confused, full of rage, sad, abandoned and rejected all at once. This blog explores how EMDR therapy can help you process betrayal trauma, reduce emotional distress, and rebuild trust. Learn how to start your healing journey and regain control of your life.

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Grief & Vulnerability: Quick Read
Carly Pollack Carly Pollack

Grief & Vulnerability: Quick Read

Grief can leave you feeling isolated and alone, but vulnerability is the key to unlocking healing. By sharing your story and expressing your emotions, you connect with loved ones who can offer support and understanding. Talking and feeling openly allows you to process complex feelings like anger, sadness, and guilt, and begin to find meaning in your loss. Vulnerability may feel scary at first, but it's a powerful tool that can empower you to move forward on your grief journey. Curious about how? Read on.

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