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HELPING YOU MOVE FORWARD
We offer trauma-informed support and coaching for betrayed partners, betrayers, couples, and survivors healing from narcissistic abuse, betrayal trauma, coercive control patterns, and high-conflict relationships. We can help you find clarity, safety, and hope.
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The journey through betrayal, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, or high-conflict separation, or the effects of deceptive sexuality trauma can feel isolating and incredibly painful.
At The Relational Resource, we understand the courage it takes to reach out. We provide a safe, compassionate space where you are seen, heard, and guided with professional expertise.
Healing is possible, and we're here to help you find your path to growth and renewed hope, every step of the way. Let us be the lighthouse in these stormy times, helping you navigate and focus.
been there. done that.
IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP?
Feeling Hopeless
You can finally breathe a little easier. You’re safe here. I’m Michellene — fully trained and credentialed in the Minwalla Model and grounded in a Partner-Sensitive approach to care. I’ll guide you on a path of understanding and healing, empowering you toward a safe, secure, and healthier future. I believe in connecting on a human level, offering steady encouragement and expert support.
Let me help you navigate these challenging times with clarity and compassion. You and your story matter deeply, and I’m here to walk beside you as you find safety, clarity, and your voice in the midst of betrayal trauma, narcissistic abuse recovery, and the complexities of high-conflict abuse, separation, and divorce.
I'm Michellene Burke
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Your story matters to us! We create a safe space for you where you can tell your story and where you are listened to.
Your Story
We have the tools you need to continue during this difficult time, whether it be behavioral, strategic, or emotional.
The tools Needed
Together, we move forward to a healthier and safer place where you can breathe and where you can have hope again.
Moving Forward
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Narcissistic abuse can be subtle or overt, but its impact is always real. This brief, confidential quiz is designed to help you recognize patterns of emotional manipulation, gaslighting, and control.
Discover the Hidden Signs of Narcissistic Abuse.
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– Allen (Betrayer/Sex Addict)
Her thoughtful approach helped me navigate the difficult emotions of disclosure, grief, and shame, and her deep understanding of the healing process was invaluable.
She played a crucial role in my healing journey.
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– -H.D. & J.D.
Michellene helped to normalize our experiences so that we could move through trauma and addiction recovery in a supportive, professional, empathetic, accountable, and compassionate way.
Michellene was one of the keys to saving our marriage.
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How to Divorce an Abusive Spouse
How to Divorce an Abusive Spouse—Military Edition
What Happens If a Domestic Violence Victim Doesn't Show Up for Court?
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I believe trauma recovery requires a specialized, multi-faceted approach tailored to each individual, as healing is never one-size-fits-all. Drawing from my background in women's health, prenatal/postnatal psychology, and music therapy for children, I integrate somatic practices, movement, and relational repair to support authentic healing.
True recovery involves understanding both the mind and body, acknowledging the impact of trauma on the nervous system, identity, and relationships—especially after events like betrayal or the loss of relational safety. My approach focuses not on punitive boundaries but on creating safety and connection through body-based and cognitive healing methods that foster genuine repair and reconnection.
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