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Whether you're navigating the effects of relationship trauma, struggling with people-pleasing and low self-worth, healing from fear of abandonment and attachment wounds, or recovering from hurtful or emotionally abusive relationships, this blog offers compassionate, evidence-based insights to help you better understand your experiences. You'll find articles about EMDR therapy, trauma recovery, relationships, boundaries, emotional healing, and personal growth. My goal is to provide practical information that empowers you to take meaningful steps towards healing and lasting change.

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When a Narcissist Leaves: Why It Can Hurt So Deeply and How to Begin Healing

When a spouse abruptly leaves a relationship, especially in a way that feels cold, dismissive, or self-serving, the pain often does not end when the relationship does. This is especially true when, after the relationship is over, the departing person begins behaving in ways that not only get your attention but also push your buttons. Many people describe feeling blindsided not only by the partner leaving, but by how quickly he or she moves on. What compounds this pain is when

Kassandra Barry, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTP

Feb 278 min read

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Attachment Styles & Trauma: How EMDR Therapy Can Help

Have you ever wondered why relationships can feel intense, confusing, or draining? Do you tend to avoid relationships, fearing the difficulty they may bring? Or do you find yourself clinging to a relationship, fearing the loneliness that may follow? Perhaps it's a little bit of both. Your attachment style plays a significant role in how you navigate your relationships.

Kassandra Barry, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTP

Jan 295 min read

Understanding Trauma Recovery: Debunking Common Myths

Trauma recovery is often misunderstood. Myths perpetuating harmful ideas can hinder healing. By debunking these misconceptions, we can foster a clearer, more compassionate path to recovery. Here are five common myths about trauma recovery and the truths that can lead to healing.

Kassandra Barry, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTP

Sep 20, 20253 min read

EMDR Therapy: What It Is and How It Works

Traumatic events, whether they are a one-time incident or a pattern of abuse, can cause many emotional and psychological issues. Our mental well-being is shaped by our experiences, even those we don't remember or that happened a long time ago. How we process these experiences matters a great deal. Sometimes, we are unable to process such an experience. Perhaps it feels unsafe, or that we don't feel we have the chance to. One of the most effective therapies to treat trauma is

Kassandra Barry, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTP

Jul 9, 20257 min read

Overcoming Medical Trauma: Empowering Your Healthcare Journey

Have you ever left your doctor’s office feeling unheard, dismissed, or even foolish for voicing your concerns? You know something is not right and your body is not feeling well but your symptoms are brushed off. You try to explain it to your medical provider in a few different ways but are met with interruptions, condescension, and minimization. You are assured that everything is fine but now you feel worse, like a fool wasting your doctor’s precious time. Sound familiar? Wel

Kassandra Barry, LCSW-C, LICSW, CTP

May 31, 20254 min read

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