The Couples Therapist Couch
231: Empowerment from Trauma with La Shanda Sugg
Feb 25, 2025
La Shanda Sugg, Founder and Chief Love Officer of Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting, dives deep into trauma healing and empowerment. She emphasizes the importance of relationships in personal growth and shares insights on the difference between coaching and therapy. La Shanda discusses the power of reframing personal narratives to cultivate compassion and resilience. She also highlights reconnecting with the inner child to challenge limiting beliefs, and the importance of establishing healthy boundaries for emotional well-being.
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- Healing from trauma involves recognizing core issues from childhood, facilitating self-exploration and fostering self-compassion for empowerment.
- Therapeutic work with couples emphasizes revising negative personal narratives into resilience, enhancing empathy and healthy communication in relationships.
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The Journey to Healing
Healing from past trauma is a pivotal journey that many individuals underestimate. It involves recognizing core issues that have silently influenced behaviors and patterns established during childhood. The insight that healing is possible, even if it wasn’t encountered earlier, is crucial for individuals seeking empowerment. Through therapy and self-exploration, individuals can uncover these hidden wounds and understand that acknowledging their pain is the first step toward regaining control over their lives.
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