Episode 36, From Surviving to Guiding, Stacy Schaffer’s Journey of Resilience

In this conversation, Jessica Danel interviews licensed professional counselor Stacy Schaefer, who shares her personal journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood and how it shaped her path into counseling. Stacy discusses the importance of addressing childhood trauma, the impact of generational trauma, and the significance of play therapy in helping children process their emotions. She emphasizes the need for parents to engage in their own healing to better support their children and offers practical tools for fostering open communication within families. The conversation also touches on Stacy's journey of writing her book, which combines her personal experiences with insights gained from her years of practice as a therapist.