The Smart Couple Podcast

Unsure why certain interactions with loved ones get you so upset? Ever struggle to relate to the hardship of others? Psychotherapist Sharon Stanley says the issue could be trauma, trauma you may not even be aware you have. Once we assess our own trauma we can begin exercising our senses and become more compassionate to others. According to Sharon, we owe it to ourselves and to each other to consider the pain in our pasts, only then can we embody true empathy! Timestamps: 5:56 - How Sharon became interested in trauma 9:16 - What is it like to work with trauma? 14:08 - How does being present help treat trauma? 23:34 - The cost of not dealing with trauma 28:04 - Childhood neglect and trauma 33:42 - Issues caused by trauma 37:31 - Sharon's advice for young people 39:52 - Action step Links: Sharon Stanley’s Website & Info on Somatic Transformation  Book: Relational and Body-Centered Practices for Healing Trauma: Lifting the Burdens of the Past Get 50% off your first month of relationship coaching with t