Cassidy DuHadway, LCSW

Cassidy DuHadway, LCSW Unlearn. Go deeper. Show up as your whole damn self.

I help therapists become better therapists through real, in-depth trauma trainings, consultation, and support that brings authenticity, skill, and purpose back into the work.

I used to believe growth meant becoming perfect as fast as possible.Spiritually. Emotionally. Behaviorally.Every New Yea...
12/31/2025

I used to believe growth meant becoming perfect as fast as possible.
Spiritually. Emotionally. Behaviorally.

Every New Year felt like a test I was supposed to finally pass.

Now I know that wasn’t motivation.
It was pressure, dressed up as righteousness.

I don’t do resolutions anymore.
I do reflection.
I do quarterly intentions.
I do asking how I actually want to show up in my body, my work, my relationships.

If the start of the year feels heavy for you, this isn’t a personal failure.
It might be your nervous system asking for grace instead of another demand.

I ended this carousel with a photo on purpose.
Not to perform, but to stay human.

Save this if you’re unlearning perfection and finding yourself.
Share it with someone who needs permission to move slowly.

12/24/2025

Not always the best at rest or taking our own advice 😆

12/23/2025

If it only works when you disappear, it’s not working.

👉 Share this with someone whose identity keeps getting treated like a debate instead of a truth.Time with religious fami...
12/23/2025

👉 Share this with someone whose identity keeps getting treated like a debate instead of a truth.

Time with religious family can activate old roles, old fear, and old versions of yourself you worked hard to survive.

You are not cruel for changing.
You are not wrong for setting boundaries.
And you are not responsible for managing other people’s discomfort with who you are.

If this landed, it makes sense. And you’re not alone. 💜

This sparked more conversation than I expected. Bodies are human. Therapy is human.Trauma informed care is not about per...
12/19/2025

This sparked more conversation than I expected. Bodies are human. Therapy is human.

Trauma informed care is not about perfection. Regulation, safety, and presence come from being real, attuned, and responsive. Clients do not benefit from therapists pretending they do not have bodies or needs. They benefit from honesty, clear boundaries, and repair when it is needed.

I am curious how this lands for you. What reactions or opinions come up for you as you read this?

12/17/2025

Some traditions are worth choosing into.
Some seasons require asking for support.
This one is always a yes.
7th trip on the North Pole Express and still feels like magic. ✨🚂🎄

12/17/2025

People pleasing isn’t kindness. It’s a trauma response.
If this describes you, read this slowly.

People pleasing often develops when your nervous system learns that keeping others calm keeps you safe.
It shows up as over explaining, difficulty setting boundaries, and ignoring your own needs to avoid conflict.

That didn’t make you weak.
It made you adaptive.

But trauma healing asks something different.

You don’t have to manage other people’s emotions to be safe anymore.
Boundaries aren’t punishment.
They’re protection.

Healing from people pleasing doesn’t mean caring less.
It means staying connected to yourself, even when someone else is uncomfortable.

If this resonates, save it.
Your nervous system is not broken.
It learned what it needed to survive.

💜 Trauma therapy, EMDR, nervous system healing

IYKYK. Did you?
12/11/2025

IYKYK. Did you?

These are the BLS tools I actually used this week as an EMDR therapist and trainer. The ones that kept sessions regulate...
12/10/2025

These are the BLS tools I actually used this week as an EMDR therapist and trainer. The ones that kept sessions regulated, smooth, and grounded so the work could go exactly where it needed to go.

Comment “BLS” and I’ll send you all the links and codes.

Or check them out yourself .io

12/09/2025

Down here 👇

Confident trauma therapists don’t rush the work.
They watch the body more than the story.
They trust silence.
They stop performing.
They slow down and track what’s actually happening in the nervous system.

And for EMDR therapists, this matters even more.
Because confidence isn’t about perfect protocol recall.
It’s about presence, pacing, and attunement in the moments where the client’s system takes the lead.

Confidence isn’t loud.
It’s steady.
It’s regulated.
It’s the quiet grounding that tells a client,
“You’re safe. I’m here. We can do this together.”

If you’re still learning this, you’re not behind.
You’re becoming skilled.
You’re becoming grounded.

My next EMDR Certification + CIT cohorts start in January.

If you want support building real confidence as a trauma or EMDR therapist, Comment the word “CONSULT” and I’ll send you the details.

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Princeton, MN
55371

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