THERAPIST REVEALS Why Your Relationship Won’t Work (Do THIS to Heal YOURSELF & Find LASTING Love!)
Added: Nov 10, 2023
In this episode of the School of Greatness, Haesue Jo discusses the impact of trauma on relationships and the importance of self-love and therapy in navigating healthy connections with others. Jo emphasizes the idea that we often accept the treatment and love we believe we deserve, which can be rooted in trauma and low self-esteem. This can lead to self-sabotage and challenges in relationships.Jo highlights the significance of addressing past traumas and shame in order to truly love oneself and be able to receive love from others. Trauma, whether big or small, can shape our worldview and self-worth, impacting how we show up in relationships. It's important to process and heal from these experiences in order to cultivate a healthy sense of self-love.
The conversation also delves into the dynamics of relationships and the impact of family of origin on communication styles and conflict resolution. Jo emphasizes the importance of emotional agility and the ability to navigate emotions in a healthy way, especially when entering a new relationship. It's crucial to have open and honest conversations about how each partner responds to conflict and emotions, as well as exploring the impacts of past experiences on their current relationship dynamics.
Jo also discusses the benefits of entering therapy as a couple, both when things are going well and when challenges arise. Therapy provides a safe space to explore family of origin influences, communication styles, and emotional processing. It allows couples to work on their relationship from a healthy baseline of emotional focus, enabling them to navigate emotions and conflicts more effectively.
She adds that seeking professional help and guidance is not a sign of weakness, but rather a wise decision. Jo encourages individuals to explore therapy, support groups, and self-help resources as a means of addressing emotional challenges and trauma.
She emphasizes the importance of feeling safe and comfortable in therapy, and encourages individuals to seek a therapist with whom they feel a strong connection. She acknowledges that therapy can be uncomfortable and may bring up painful emotions, but stresses the importance of addressing these feelings with a therapist to facilitate healing.
