Reflections. Resources. Real talk.
For the cycle breakers who refuse to repeat history — and are creating something new.
Connection Matters: 3 Ways to Increase Your Feelings of Connection to Others
Human beings are experiencing more feelings of loneliness and disconnection than ever before. Amy McIntosh Counseling Empowers Cycle Breakers by offering 3 simple steps to increase your feelings of connection to yourself, and others.
Reclaim the Holidays: 3 Tips to Finding More Peace and Joy
The holidays can be a time of mixed emotions. With the right approach, you can experience more peace, joy, and even a renewed sense of wonder. Amy McIntosh Counseling offers 3 tips to break the cycle of dread and reclaim this holiday season.
Understanding Trauma: Why You Might Not See It
Trauma doesn’t always announce itself. It hides in our coping mechanisms, our families, and our beliefs about what’s “normal.” In this blog post, Amy explores why many women don’t recognize trauma in their own story—and how understanding our nervous system, culture, and individuality can open the door to healing.
Welcome to Empowering Cycle Breakers
Being a cycle breaker means noticing what no longer feels true, naming what’s been carried for too long, and daring to choose something different. It’s not about perfection—it’s about awareness, courage, and the quiet, daily work of healing what generations before you could not.