Therapy | Healings

Psychotherapy works by providing a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships with the guidance of a trained therapist.

The therapist can help the individual identify patterns or issues that may be negatively impacting their mental well-being. Together, they can develop strategies to cope with difficult emotions, change negative thought patterns, improve relationships, and ultimately, work towards achieving greater mental health and well-being.

Healing modalities refer to various techniques, methods and practices used to promote physical, emotional, mental and spiritual  well-being. They are often a part of holistic health care approaches and can include traditional, alternative and complementary therapies.

Here are some common healing modalities:

1. Psychotherapy: This involves talking with a trained therapist to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to improve mental health.

2. Family Constellations: A therapeutic approach that addresses unresolved family issues and ancestral trauma to promote healing.

3. Reiki: A form of energy healing where practitioners use their hands to channel healing energy into the patient's body.
4. Meditation: A practice of mindfulness and focused concentration to calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote inner peace.

Intergenerational trauma refers to the transmission of trauma from one generation to the next. This can occur through genetic changes, behavioral patterns, or both. For example, children of parents who experienced significant trauma, such as War, Terrorist attack, Holocaust or Partition survivors, may inherit emotional and psychological effects, even if they did not experience the trauma directly. Research suggests that trauma can affect gene expression, which can then be passed on to subsequent generations.

Intergenerational trauma can manifest in various ways, including anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, and other mental health concerns. Understanding and addressing these inherited traumas is crucial for breaking the cycle and promoting healing.

Intergenerational trauma can be healed using Family Constellations!

Family Constellation is a therapeutic approach developed by German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger. It aims to reveal and resolve family dynamics that may be affecting an individual's mental, emotional, or even physical well-being. This approach operates on the understanding that unresolved issues, trauma, or unspoken emotions in a family system can be passed down through generations, creating hidden loyalties, blockages, or conflicts for descendants.
In a Family Constellation session, participants, often strangers, take on roles of family members or represent abstract elements like emotions or events. This allows clients to witness a "living map" of their family dynamic and see relationships from a new perspective. The facilitator guides participants through the process, which often brings unconscious patterns and suppressed emotions to light.
By identifying these hidden influences, individuals may gain insights and healing, which can improve their relationships and emotional well-being. The approach encourages compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance, which can foster positive changes within the family system. Family Constellations are sometimes combined with other therapies, as they aim to support a holistic journey of healing by addressing both personal and intergenerational aspects of trauma or dysfunction.