Breaking the Chains of Generational Trauma: Lan Nguyen on Healing from Narcissistic abuse and Shame

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I speak with Lan Nguyen, who speaks on the challenges faced by adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorder. Through her experience, we peel back the layers of complex trauma that weave through generations, shining a light on how cultural shame can fuel these disorders. Join our thought-provoking conversation as Lan helps us understand the importance of validation in therapy and the journey towards healing from these deeply entrenched familial patterns, aiming to break the cycle of trauma.
This episode is not just a narrative but a revelation of how cultural competence and the intertwining of a therapist's narrative with clients can catalyze connection and healing. Hear about the role of faith, the suppression of fear, and the embracing of a multifaceted identity in the therapeutic process. It's a candid exploration of how the absence of fear allows love to flourish, guiding us through the darkest times.
The emotional odyssey of reconciliation with parents over an intercultural marriage offers a raw glimpse into setting boundaries and fostering personal growth. We celebrate resilience as we discuss the role therapy plays in addressing generational trauma, and how faith can serve as both motivation and a beacon of hope in the healing journey. With Lan's insights and my own experience as a therapist, we offer an empathetic space for those in the AAPI and BIPOC communities dealing with the complex layers of trauma, underscoring the power of vulnerability, forgiveness, and the commitment to being a cycle breaker and healer within our communities.
Learn more about Lan:
https://youtu.be/2KaEHrR5L44?feature=shared

Lan specializes in mostly AAPI or BIPOC adults/millennials who are coping with intergenerational, childhood, or complex trauma; narcissistic abuse, codependency; grief; first time therapy seekers; dating & self-confidence; attachment issues & unhealthy family dynamics.
Website: https://lannguyenlcsw.com/

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Chapitres

1. Healing From Narcissistic Family Dynamics (00:00:00)

2. Healing Through Shared Experiences (00:15:16)

3. Healing and Reconciliation With Parents (00:22:29)

4. Healing Generational Trauma and Hope (00:31:59)

5. Faith as a Therapy Motivation (00:39:41)