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In this heart-opening episode of Broken Beautiful Me, host Kelly Buckley sits down with Alyssa Scarano, licensed counselor and founder of Collective Therapy and Wellness, for a deeply compassionate conversation about grief, trauma, childhood wounds, parenting after loss, and the transformative power of therapy. Alyssa shares her holistic approach to therapy—one that integrates mental, physical, and spiritual healing. She emphasizes the importance of moving away from clinical diagnoses as identity markers and toward whole-person healing that fosters self-compassion, emotional safety, and authentic connection. From supporting bereaved parents and guiding clients through anxiety attacks, to trauma-informed parenting and the value of presence, Alyssa provides insights and strategies that resonate with anyone navigating loss or emotional pain. In This Episode, We Cover: • The vision behind Collective Therapy and Wellness • How holistic therapy integrates mind, body, and spirit • Breaking generational patterns through self-awareness • Creating emotional safety in virtual therapy spaces • Supporting bereaved parents and children through trauma • How grief manifests emotionally and physically • The role of anxiety, control, and vulnerability in trauma recovery • Practical grounding tools for anxiety and grief attacks • Why gratitude can be a lifeline in grief • Navigating parenthood when you’re grieving • The power of saying “I don’t have it all figured out” as a parent • The future of therapy and the importance of relational healing • Why “You Matter”—a message everyone needs to hear 🌟 Powerful Quotes “Our emotions work like hunger—they are cues. And when we treat them with judgment, we invalidate their message.” – Alyssa Scarano “Gratitude doesn’t erase grief. But it can anchor us to the present moment.” – Kelly Buckley “You matter. Your feelings are valid. You don’t have to have it all figured out.” – Alyssa Scarano
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