Healing Through Connection: Trauma-Informed Dating 101 with Cierra Listermann

Welcome back to How to Relate! Brittani is here with Cierra Listermann is a trauma therapist specializing with people who are dating. We talk about the impact of modern dating apps, attachment styles, and the importance of practical tools for trauma-informed dating. The episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for individuals navigating the dating world with an emphasis on self-worth and building healthy connections.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:17 Building Connections Through Mutual Friends
01:02 Sierra's Professional Background
02:02 Specializing in Trauma and PTSD
03:48 Challenges of Being a Therapist
06:41 Journey to Becoming a Therapist
11:34 Trauma and Dating
30:54 Modern Dating Challenges
36:50 Dating Apps as Exposure Therapy
41:22 The Role of Self-Esteem in Dating
43:40 Setting and Honoring Non-Negotiables
56:55 The Importance of Self-Trust
57:04 Avoiding the Trap of Dating for Potential
01:00:18 Navigating Red Flags and Boundaries
01:06:33 Resources for Relational Self-Awareness
01:10:11 Final Thoughts and Contact Information