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The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center

Therapy practice specializing in intensive healing for betrayal trauma and infidelity recovery.

05/04/2026

You’ve probably heard about the 5 love languages... but is it actually true?

The idea suggests we each have a preferred way of giving and receiving love. And while many people find it helpful for understanding themselves and their partners, it’s not a one-size-fits-all rule.

Human connection is more complex than five categories. Our needs can shift based on context, attachment, past experiences, and emotional safety.

So instead of asking, “What’s your love language?” it might be more helpful to ask, “What makes you feel loved, safe, and understood right now?”

05/01/2026

𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐌™ 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟐: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲

🗓️ August 7–8, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)
🎓 13.5 CEUs through the Washington Mental Health Counselor Association (WMHCA)

Designed for clinicians who have completed Level 1, this advanced training deepens your ability to work with clients impacted by AI-mediated and artificial intimacy relationships.

(If you would like to take the Level 1 course, please visit our website www.theairm.com for more information)

You’ll build skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and complex case management, while also exploring the ethical considerations of this emerging field. The training equips you to confidently apply the AIRM™ framework in individualized care, helping clients navigate attachment patterns, relational impacts, and the complexities of AI-driven experiences.

04/30/2026

When someone discovers betrayal, it can shatter their sense of reality.

Suddenly, memories, moments, and parts of the relationship feel uncertain. The brain naturally tries to fill in the gaps and make sense of what actually happened.

So when betrayed partners ask questions or seek details, it’s not about “pain shopping.” It’s the mind trying to organize a traumatic experience. Without clarity, the brain often fills in the blanks with imagined scenarios that can feel even more distressing.

For some, understanding the timeline helps bring structure and grounding. For others, less detail may feel safer.

04/29/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a straight line and it rarely unfolds the same way twice. While we often hear about the “stages” of grief, real healing isn’t linear. You might move through shock, anger, sadness, or acceptance in no particular order or feel multiple emotions all at once. Some days feel lighter, others heavier.

Grief is personal, fluid, and deeply human. There is no “right” way to grieve.

04/28/2026

If you’re subscribed to our monthly newsletter, you already know we love sharing meaningful resources on mental health and betrayal trauma.

Here are some powerful books to support your healing journey:

1. The Betrayal Bind by Michelle Mays, LPC, CSAT-S
2. When You’re Ready, This Is How You Heal by Brianna Wiest
3. Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A.
4. It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People by Ramani Durvasula
5. Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa TerKeurst
6. Courageous Love: A Couple’s Guide to Conquering Betrayal by Dr. Stefanie Carnes
7. What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey

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04/27/2026

Family dynamics can be complex, especially when trauma, conflict, or life transitions are involved.

At the BTRC, our family therapy approach is trauma-informed and focused on helping families communicate more effectively, rebuild trust, and create a safer emotional environment for everyone involved.

We work collaboratively to understand each person’s experience, address patterns that may be causing disconnection, and support healthier ways of relating to one another.

For more information on our work, head over to www.thebtrc.com

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04/24/2026

Intrusive thoughts in motherhood are often a sign that your brain is on high alert, trying to protect what matters most to you. Even though they can feel overwhelming, they are manageable, supportable, and treatable.

You’re not alone in this, and no, you’re not a bad mother for having them.

Share this with someone who you think might need it today. ♥️

04/23/2026

Healing your inner child is about understanding why you are the way you are.

A wounded inner child often shows up in survival patterns; seeking validation, fearing abandonment, or struggling to feel safe. A healed inner child, on the other hand, feels more grounded, self-trusting, and able to engage in relationships with clarity and security.

This shift doesn’t happen overnight, but as healing unfolds, life begins to feel different. Less reactive, more intentional, and more aligned with who you truly are.

04/22/2026

Betrayal doesn’t just break trust. It disrupts your nervous system.

If you’ve felt anxious, obsessive, numb, or unlike yourself, your body isn’t overreacting, it’s trying to protect you.

Healing isn’t about “calming down.” It’s about rebuilding a sense of safety within your body, one step at a time.

04/21/2026

Tune in to a powerful conversation with Carol the Coach, s*x and relationship expert, and BTRC’s own Dr. Connie Zollner on healing from the impact of AI attachments.

In this episode, they explore how AI chatbots and virtual companions are shaping modern relationships, sometimes creating artificial intimacy, emotional disconnection, and new forms of betrayal. Dr. Zollner also introduces the Artificial Intimacy Recovery Model (AIRM), a trauma-informed framework to help individuals and couples navigate these challenges and rebuild trust and connection.

Curious to learn more? Click the link below to listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-from-the-impact-of-ai-attachments-with/id1843747773?i=1000755758177

04/20/2026

If you’re a mental health professional looking to deepen your clinical skills, this course is designed for you.

Our AIRM™ training programs provide comprehensive, trauma-informed education to help clinicians effectively support clients impacted by AI-driven relationships and artificial intimacy.

AIRM™ is an integrative model that addresses the emotional, relational, and behavioral effects of these experiences, helping clients untangle synthetic attachment from authentic connection, repair attachment wounds, and build healthier patterns of intimacy. Grounded in a multi-theoretical framework, it supports assessment, formulation, and treatment planning tailored to each client.

To learn more, visit www.theairm.com or .airm

04/17/2026

Women’s Support Group: Beyond Betrayal 💗

Hosted by gaslighting expert Sarah Morales (), this group is designed for women healing from betrayal or infidelity.

Here, you’ll connect with others who truly understand the pain, confusion, and fear that can follow betrayal. Through shared stories, guided discussions, and practical tools, you’ll learn how to set boundaries, manage triggers, and rebuild a sense of internal safety.

If you’re looking for support in a safe space with women who have walked a similar path, this is for you. Join the waiting list or reach out to hello@thebtrc.com

Click the link below for more info:
https://thebtrc.com/services/

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16301 NE 8TH Street, 200
Bellevue, WA
98008

Telephone

+14256161261

Website

http://www.thebtrc.com/

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