Ways to heal generational trauma

By , Delhi
Published on Oct 14, 2023 06:00 am IST

From re-parenting ourselves to loving ourselves, here are a few ways to heal generational trauma.

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When we are brought up in homes which carry generational trauma, we try to imbibe them in our lifestyle and pass them on to the future generation. We get affected by the trauma and further make the next generation suffer as well. "Generational trauma is a traumatic event or events that began decades prior to the current generation and has impacted the way that an individual understands, copes with, and heals from trauma," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre. Here are a few ways to heal generational trauma.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 14, 2023 06:00 am IST

When we are brought up in homes which carry generational trauma, we try to imbibe them in our lifestyle and pass them on to the future generation. We get affected by the trauma and further make the next generation suffer as well. "Generational trauma is a traumatic event or events that began decades prior to the current generation and has impacted the way that an individual understands, copes with, and heals from trauma," wrote Therapist Allyson Kellum-Aguirre. Here are a few ways to heal generational trauma.(Unsplash)

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We need to consciously make efforts to break generational trauma patterns in relationships that we are a part of. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 14, 2023 06:00 am IST

We need to consciously make efforts to break generational trauma patterns in relationships that we are a part of. (Unsplash)

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The inner child wounds need to be addressed by us. We need to identify the wounds and re-parent ourselves. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 14, 2023 06:00 am IST

The inner child wounds need to be addressed by us. We need to identify the wounds and re-parent ourselves. (Unsplash)

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Instead of tolerating things that are unhealthy for us, we should hold people responsible for mistakes they have made. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 14, 2023 06:00 am IST

Instead of tolerating things that are unhealthy for us, we should hold people responsible for mistakes they have made. (Unsplash)

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We should put ourselves as a priority and address the needs, wants and expectations that we have. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 14, 2023 06:00 am IST

We should put ourselves as a priority and address the needs, wants and expectations that we have. (Unsplash)

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One of the primary ways to heal ourselves is to accept ourselves the way we are and love ourselves fiercely.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Oct 14, 2023 06:00 am IST

One of the primary ways to heal ourselves is to accept ourselves the way we are and love ourselves fiercely.(Unsplash)

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Tapatrisha Das

    Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion.

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