"Before meeting Dr. Michael I was quite the people-pleaser, then he gave me the tools I needed to become assertive. I can now set boundaries, even with difficult people. Best of all, I know how to get my emotional needs.

Wow, what a difference. His methods work!"

- Heather S. -

"I lived my whole life struggling with self-confidence. When I discovered it was because of relationship trauma, I was finally able to break free from people's mind games.

Dr. Haggstrom's mentorship has been a real game-changer."

- Keara L. -

"I spent years stuck in an unhealthy relationship. I kept giving and giving, but my needs didn't really matter. I can't believe I stayed so long. SmartEmpath® helped me heal and move on.

Best of all, I've learned how to love myself again."

- Alex T. -

TRYING TO FIX IT

You remain in the relationship because you want to believe they can change, so you double down on your efforts.

When they behave poorly, you over-explain in an attempt to make them understand how much their actions hurt you. Sometimes, it seems to work, but the change never lasts. It's merely cosmetic.

Their selfish, toxic, and neglectful behaviours return, often with a vengeance. You start to realize the truth—that these behaviours may be who they truly are.

You are left with three choices. You can:

keep fighting to try and change things,
stop fighting and accept to live in a one-sided relationship where your needs don't really matter, or
you can end the relationship and try to move on.

WHEN IT'S NARCISSISTIC ABUSE

Relationship injury is even more complex when it involves emotional or psychological abuse, especially from someone with narcissistic behaviours.

TRAUMA BONDING

In such cases, you can bond so deeply with the very person causing you harm that leaving can feel impossible. This is called "trauma bonding."

Trauma bonding occurs when the intermittent reinforcement of positive and negative behaviours creates a powerful emotional attachment.

The abuser alternates between periods of kindness and cruelty, making you crave the affection and validation they occasionally receive.

This cycle can make you question your worth and develop submissive behaviours to keep the peace.

HEALING IS VITAL

Without healing, you will struggle to set healthy boundaries and assert your needs, remaining vulnerable to being taken advantage of.

Healing involves recognizing these patterns, reclaiming your self-worth, and learning to prioritize your own needs and well-being.

With the right skills, you can heal and create the love you deserve.

Dr. Haggstrom understands firsthand what you're going through. He's been working with clients just like you for over three decades, guiding them toward empowerment and healing, with clear actionable steps that facilitate real change.

KNOW THIS: You've come to the right place.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Understanding Relationship Trauma:

Gain insights into what relationship trauma is and how it affects your emotional and psychological health, including avoidant and anxious attachment as well as narcissistic abuse.