THERAPY FOR GENERATIONAL TRAUMA
Transform generational wounds into generational healing - starting with you
You know you’ve inherited some trauma…but you’ve also inherited strength and wisdom.
There are various kinds of generational trauma that can get passed down. As an emotionally attuned man, chances are, when you were growing up, your sensitivity was either mocked or misunderstood. In your family, feelings weren’t discussed when you were a kid, and they certainly aren’t discussed now that you’re an adult. You don’t feel like you can be fully yourself around your family. It’s even hard to feel like you can show your full self around your friends or your wife/girlfriend/partner. And you definitely don’t feel like you can be fully yourself at work.
You’ve had a sinking feeling for a long time that something happened somewhere in your lineage - whether it was your parents, your grandparents, or beyond - that has become a repetitive pattern. Maybe you’re typically a flexible or adaptable person, but you notice you feel sudden fear when you have to go somewhere that, for most other people, would be an “everyday” place to go. Maybe you’re typically a patient person who notices that you suddenly turn impatient and irritated when faced with doing certain tasks.
You’re tired of feeling caught in this cycle:
Mentally exhausted from monitoring yourself at work and with family
Wanting to share more about yourself with your family but feeling unsure how
Wondering why you react to certain situations or conversations the way that you do
how i can help
Stop repeating patterns you never chose to learn.
There are many ways generational trauma can manifest in the body and mind. I’ve worked with clients who have come to me saying things like:
“I don’t know exactly what happened to my parents or grandparents, but I just have a feeling.”
“No one wants to talk about what happened, but it’s so obvious something happened.”
I use IFS, somatic awareness, Flash Technique, and EMDR practices to guide clients to move from confusion and overwhelm to compassion, knowledge, and understanding of the body’s wisdom. To learn more about the therapy for generational trauma I offer to men in Portland, Beaverton, and Bend, contact me.
imagine if you…
Understood your body’s responses
Learn about the impacts of overwhelm, stress, and trauma, especially as the emotionally attuned person you are.
Could step into your inner confidence and sense of safety
Sharing with others in your life has been intimidating and awkward, but it doesn’t have to be that way forever.
Felt connected to yourself and the strengths of your lineage
The traumas of immigration, racism, and white supremacy have had deep impacts, but you can learn to tap into the gifts of inherited generational strengths, creativity, and wisdom.
faqs
Common questions about therapy for generational trauma
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I’ll ask you some questions about your upbringing, your family dynamics as you grew up, your family dynamics currently, and if you know any details about their immigration experience and/or other experiences that may have been painful or difficult. We’ll then start weaving in IFS and somatic practices when appropriate.
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That’s ok! There are lots of people who don’t know the specifics of their family’s and ancestors’ experiences. You don’t have to know all the specific details in order for you to process generational trauma.
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I provide online trauma therapy for people throughout Oregon, including those in the Portland, Beaverton, and Bend areas. All sessions are held virtually through telehealth so that you can meet with me from the privacy and comfort of your own space. Whether you’re looking for therapy for work stress, burnout, generational trauma, relationship challenges, or the pressures that can come with a demanding career, meeting with a therapist makes it possible to get support without adding another commute to your schedule.
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Go to my Contact page to schedule your 30-minute meet-and-greet call!
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