Everyone carries trauma into their marriage. It creates walls and feelings that appear irrational. We are talking with licensed therapist, Elaine Hamilton, about how we can identify our trauma and work through it.
Show Notes:
Go to www.mops.org for more information about MOPS, International. 

Opening story about elephant mentioned by Mandy in introduction is from Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris. 

Guest: Elaine Martens Hamilton, LMFT, website: www.soulcarehouse.com You can follow Elaine on social media: Instagram @soulcarehouse, Facebook @elainemartenshamilton 

Retreat on Orcas Island: www.soulcarehouse.com/orcas 

Books mentioned by Elaine Hamilton: 

• Attached: Are you Anxious, Avoidant or Secure? How the science of adult attachment can help you find – and keep – love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller  
• How We Love Workbook, Expanded Edition: Making Deeper Connections in Marriage by Milan Yerkovich and Kay Yerkovich 
• Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition  by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. (Author), Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD (Author) 
• The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner  
• The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships by Harriet Lerner  
• Why Am I Afraid to Tell You Who I Am?  by John Powell