Therapist Stacy Schaffer’s Real Story of Trauma, Healing & God’s Grace

Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Find Stacy Schaffer and her book With Love from a Children’s Therapist at authorstacyschaffer.com In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman sits down with licensed professional counselor Stacy Schaeffer for a heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and the transformative power of God’s grace. Stacy shares her journey from growing up in an agnostic home to discovering faith through Young Life, and how her mother’s battle with breast cancer and her own experiences with trauma shaped her calling as a therapist. She offers deep insights into the importance of community, faith, and personal healing—especially for those who support children through difficult emotions. Stacy also introduces her book, With Love from a Children’s Therapist, offering parents and caregivers practical tools for nurturing children’s mental and emotional well-being. Together, Karen and Stacy explore why doing our own inner work is essential to caring for others and how small acts of presence can offer profound healing—especially during the holiday season. Listeners are encouraged to extend grace, compassion, and love to those around them.  Perfect for listeners who are: Navigating grief, trauma, or emotional overwhelm Parenting children with big emotions or mental health needs Seeking faith-based guidance for healing Wanting to better support others during the holidays Interested in Christian counseling insights 00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show 00:29 Introducing the Hamster Wheel Quiz 00:52 Interview with Stacy Schaffer 01:50 Stacy's Journey to Faith 04:56 The Impact of Community and Faith 07:32 Overcoming Trauma and Finding Support 20:34 Insights from Stacy's Book 31:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb