Doing the Work within Relationships: The Pathway for Deep Connection and Long-Term Partnership

In this podcast episode, Dr. Sheva and Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, trauma-informed clinical psychologist, discuss what "doing the work" within relationships actually looks like. They discuss the unique challenges that many people experience in romantic relationships and how understanding one another's framework can help in understanding and connection. They discuss strategies to facilitate greater self and other undrstanding, as well as be able to show up more intentionally and realistically within relationships. This episode is filled with rich insights, personal and professional references to cultural factors and its' influence on relationships, and ways to feel more empowered in living the lives that are most meaningful to us. Dr Pauline Yeghnazar Peck is a trauma-informed psychologist in Santa Barbara, California who specializes in helping the daughters of immigrants and intercultural couples break cycles of intergenerational and cultural trauma so they can live full, free lives in deep connection with themselves and others. Her work fills in the gaps left by immigrant upbringings and western psychology. She is the founder of the group practice: Noor Therapy and Wellness through which she and her team offer individual, couples, family, and group therapy. Pauline also runs a free book club called CULTURED on top of her signature 1:1 Culture and Connection Transformation Program which is available to women all over the world. Instagram: paulinethepsychologist, Website: www.noortherapyandwellness.com #relationships #interculturalcouples #immigrantexperience #doingthework #couplestherapy