Transforming Trauma

How to Be an Adult in Relationships with Dr. David Richo

Nov 20, 2024

Dr. David Richo, a seasoned psychotherapist with over 50 years of experience, delves into how childhood trauma shapes adult relationships. He discusses recognizing triggers as pathways to healing, emphasizing mindfulness and personal responsibility. The conversation highlights the 'Five A's' of relationships—attention, appreciation, acceptance, affection, and allowing freedom. By addressing unmet emotional needs, Richo offers a roadmap for personal growth and emotional awareness in navigating the complexities of intimacy.

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Dr. David Richo emphasizes that recognizing and understanding emotional triggers in relationships can lead to personal growth and healing.

The Five A's framework highlights fundamental relational needs rooted in childhood that impact adult relationships and requires self-reflection to address.

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Intro

3min

Understanding Trauma in Relationships

16min

The Five A's of Adult Relationships

15min

Navigating Relational Trauma and Personal Growth in Relationships

2min

Healing from Unmet Needs

4min

Grace, Influence, and Personal Growth

3min

Invitation to Explore Growth and Community in Therapy

2min

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Dr. David Richo, PhD, MFT, psychotherapist, teacher, and writer to share wisdom from his 50+ years of helping people identify and resolve relationship challenges that often mirror issues from their childhood. Dr. Richo points to growth that arrives in the form of triggers – adverse emotional responses that blur the distinction between past and present. He invites us to think of triggers as trailheads, often uncomfortable but informative starting points on our healing journey.

About David Richo:

Dr. David Richo, PhD, MFT, is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and writer who works in Santa Barbara and San Francisco California. He combines Jungian, poetic, and mythic perspectives in his work with the intention of integrating the psychological and the spiritual. His books and workshops include attention to Buddhist and Christian spiritual practices. He received his BA in psychology from Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, in 1962, his MA in counseling psychology from Fairfield University in 1969, and his PhD in clinical psychology from Sierra University in 1984. Since 1976, Dr. Richo has been a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor in California. In addition to practicing psychotherapy, he teaches in a number of places, including Santa Barbara City College, the University of California at Berkeley, Esalen Institute, Spirit Rock Buddhist Center, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. Dr. Richo is currently a clinical supervisor for the Community Counseling Center in Santa Barbara, California.

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