This chapter explores the dynamics of a couple dealing with trauma and how it affects their current relationship. It emphasizes the importance of genuine connection and highlights how defensive patterns can hinder this connection.
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Episode 2043:
Gabor Maté's insights on overcoming trauma reveal a powerful message: our past scripts don't have to dictate our present responses. By understanding and addressing our trauma, we can reclaim our story and reshape our relationships, moving from a pattern of protection back to one of connection.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/reclaiming-our-stories-from-trauma/
Quotes to ponder:
"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world."
Episode references:
The Power of Now: Amazon Link
Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Gottman Institute Website
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