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The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center

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

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the BTRC team! 🎃 Wishing you a fun, spooky, and safe night filled with treats (and maybe a few chills)! Our BTRC pups are ready for trick-or-treating, what about you?!

10/30/2025

Start small. When you feel overwhelmed, your brain resists big change. Begin with one small, doable step — it helps rebuild motivation (known as the activation energy principle).

Reconnect with your “why.” Reminding yourself why you care helps restore purpose and direction — a core concept in self-determination theory.

Shift your environment. Sometimes it’s not you — it’s the space around you. A small change in your surroundings can break mental patterns and spark new energy.

Practice self-compassion. Studies show that treating yourself kindly (instead of with self-criticism) increases resilience and motivation.

Reach out for support. Talking to someone — a friend or a therapist — helps your brain process emotions and reduces cognitive overload.

10/29/2025

What is The Sound Relationship House Theory? 🏠 Developed by Dr. John Gottman (an American psychologist and expert in marriage), this model is the foundation of the Gottman Method - a research-backed framework that helps couples build strong, lasting relationships.

It’s built on 9 key elements that strengthen trust, intimacy, and communication, from building love maps to managing conflict and creating shared meaning.

10/28/2025

Meet Jenine Behnken, MA, LMHCA! Jenine is an individual and couples therapist at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center. She creates a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their stories and move toward healing.

With advanced training in the Gottman Method, TF-CBT, and ACT, Jenine helps individuals and couples heal from trauma, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection. She also specializes in workplace trauma, guiding clients through burnout and organizational stress.

If you'd like to know more about her and our work, head over to https://thebtrc.com/therapists/jenine-behnken/

10/27/2025

Parenting has changed and so has our awareness of mental health. While “old” doesn’t mean “wrong,” today we understand how empathy, open communication, and emotional safety can help break cycles of generational trauma. ❤️✨ It begins with us.

10/25/2025

Treatment for CPTSD isn’t one-size-fits-all. It requires a holistic approach that helps individuals rebuild a sense of safety, control, and self-worth.

At The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center, our licensed mental health professionals provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care that supports both the emotional and physical effects of trauma.

Learn more about how we can help at www.thebtrc.com.

10/24/2025

This November, both our Virtual Women’s Betrayal Trauma Group and Men’s Group return, offering 12 weeks of guided support, reflection, and growth led by gaslighting expert !

These intimate, online groups provide a safe and compassionate space to:
- Process betrayal and rebuild trust
- Break free from unhealthy patterns
- Reconnect with your authentic self
- Learn tools for real, lasting change

Whether you’re working through betrayal trauma or rebuilding from addiction or problematic behaviors, these sessions will help guide you towards resilience.

♂ Men’s Group begins November 12 (Wednesdays, 5–7 PM PST)
♀ Women’s Group begins November 13 (Thursdays, 4–6 PM PST)

To register, DM us or head over to our website www.thebtrc.com

10/22/2025

Sometimes the best kind of therapy has four legs and a wagging tail. 🐶 Pets can ease stress, lift your mood, and remind you what unconditional love feels like. Say hi to Elizabeth's furry friend, Macie and Ollie. 💕

What small moments help you feel grounded today?

10/21/2025

AI can start the conversation, but it can’t replace real human warmth.

Teens still need safe, understanding spaces to process emotions and be truly heard. That’s where family, friends, and mental health professionals come in.

If your teen is struggling, The Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center offers a compassionate space to talk, process, and heal with therapists who listen.

10/20/2025

Grief that’s unseen is still grief, and when the losses we experience aren’t fully recognized or understood by others, this is called disenfranchised grief.

It’s the kind of grief that happens when your pain doesn’t fit into what society usually acknowledges, like the loss of a friendship, a dream, a pet, or a relationship that others don’t see the depth of.

But your grief is valid.
Your emotions are real.
And it’s okay to feel them, even if the world doesn’t always understand.

You deserve space to heal, to be seen, and to be held with compassion exactly where you are.

10/17/2025

Dating with ADHD can sometimes blur the lines between chaos and connection. The rollercoaster of highs and lows may feel intoxicating, but real love isn’t meant to leave you uncertain... it’s meant to feel safe, steady, and consistent.

The beautiful part is that with awareness and support, you can break free from old patterns and discover relationships built on genuine trust and stability. ✨

10/16/2025

We’re so honored to welcome Sarah Morales to the BTRC team, where she’ll be supporting our Intensive Programs! Sarah is the founder of Sarah Morales Coaching and the creator of Deconstructing Gaslighting®, a groundbreaking resource for survivors, perpetrators in recovery, peer facilitators, and helping professionals.

With her expertise, we’re deepening our commitment to help individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild trust, and move toward healing!

Address

16301 NE 8TH Street, 200
Bellevue, WA
98008

Telephone

+14256161261

Website

http://www.thebtrc.com/

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