Healing Relational Trauma: Move Beyond Painful Childhood Experiences to Deepen Self-Understanding and Build Authentic Relationships in Bloomington, MN

Heal the pain of your past, so you can build the relationship you truly want today.
If you felt unloved or unsafe as a child, you may have difficulty trusting others as an adult. You might struggle to maintain healthy relationships, or feel like you are somehow damaged. And if you’re in a
romantic
relationship, you may have intense fears that your partner will abandon you, experience “fight or flight” moments during disagreements, or avoid intimacy altogether. It’s important for you to know that this isn’t your fault. Beginning in childhood, unmet needs from our caregivers can leave lasting scars, hindering our ability to form healthy connections. So, how can you heal and start building trust in your partner?
Written by a renowned family therapist, this gentle guide offers an evidence-based approach to help you move past
relational trauma
—the psychological wounds that can result from experiences of abuse, neglect, or betrayal. By building self-awareness, understanding triggers, and improving your communication skills, you
can
achieve the love and connection you deserve.
With this eye-opening guide, you will:
Uncover the hidden impacts relational trauma has on your life
Gain insight into the root cause of your relationship difficulties
Understand how childhood experiences shape you as an adult
Discover your own
attachment style
—how you relate to others
Establish healthy boundaries in your relationships
Learn to balance your emotions and improve communication
By cultivating the self-awareness needed to understand and heal from your past, you can change the course of your life—starting from within. Because in order to fully love anyone else, you must first love yourself. The skills outlined in this book will help you develop the self-compassion and self-knowledge you need to thrive—in love and in life.