Trust After Trauma -Episode 23-Andrea
“Finding Gratitude Beyond Abuse”
~Trusting the Journey from Pain to Peace
In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of gratitude as a healing tool for those who have experienced trauma. We'll explore personal stories and expert insights that illustrate how embracing gratitude can shift perspectives, foster resilience, and pave the way for a more fulfilling life. Listeners will learn practical strategies to cultivate gratitude daily, even amidst challenges, and discover how this powerful practice can lead to profound personal growth and emotional healing. Join us as we uncover the path from pain to gratitude, offering hope and inspiration for a brighter future.
Bio:
Andrea A. Cruz is a dynamic and creative Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who guides individuals towards self-discovery and self-actualization. Specializing in Humanistic Existentialism, she skillfully employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, and Positive Psychology, to help clients reintegrate their best selves after experiencing broken homes, lives, and identities. Andrea encourages self-exploration by addressing the shadow aspects of the ego, fostering growth and evolution in her clients. She has presented at the American Psychological Association and is a member of its Humanistic Existential Division 32. Her client-centered approach has successfully supported individuals with mood, personality, psychotic, substance abuse, and trauma-based disorders in their journey towards positive change.
Stay Connected here: Instagram: @andrea_cruzzer_lmft
LinkedIn: Andrea A Cruz
The host of the "Trust After Trauma" podcast is Janet Grace, a passionate leader who founded Grace’s Place Foundation in 2020. As a Domestic Violence advocate & teacher, she saw a deep need for long-lasting empowerment programs to help them feel a strong sense of themselves, so they never go back. She has been a servant for God since childhood, feeding the homeless in Chicago, then in Los Angeles. She has served as a team leader on numerous Mission trips around the world, including Mexico, Africa,Nepal & South America.
Janet Grace is a Spiritual Life Coach, Teacher, TEDx Speaker & Author, Sacred Retreat Leader & Philanthropist as an Ambassador of Love for humanity.
More at: www.GracesPlaceFoundation.org & www.JanetGrace.Love
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