How Trauma Processing Is Different From Talking About It – Sally-Anne Haug
from Empowered Conversations Hosted by Precious Dee
What if you looked fine on the outside—but didn't feel fine on the inside? What if you were capable, responsible, successful, and the person everyone else relied on—but underneath, you were running on anxiety, perfectionism, and an exhausting need to stay in control? Sally-Anne Haug is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Certified EMDR Therapist specializing in trauma, attachment wounds, and the patterns that can keep people stuck in survival mode long after the danger has passed . She has a particular interest in high-functioning trauma—the people who go to work, raise families, build careers, and take care of everyone else while carrying an invisible weight no one sees . Her approach is rooted in a simple but powerful principle: Curiosity before conclusion. In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about: · What "high-functioning trauma" looks like · Why you can understand your trauma and still feel stuck · The difference between processing trauma and simply talking about it · How EMDR therapy actually works · Why the pattern is not the person · Why narcissistic abuse can be so difficult to recover from · One truth for anyone ready to heal If you've ever wondered why you know better but keep doing the same thing—or why understanding your trauma hasn't set you free—this conversation is for you. The pattern is not the person. And healing isn't about eliminating every protective part of ourselves—it's about having more choice. Connect with Sally-Anne Haug 🌐 Website: mentalblocks.net 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Locations: In-person in Vancouver, BC | Online throughout BC
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