Category Archives: Family Constellations

The Trauma of “Not Belonging”

The desire to belong is common to most mammals and inherent in all human beings. As individuals we behave in accordance with the desires and norms of our groups in order to belong or fit in. Our beliefs, values, and … Continue reading

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Trauma in Individuals and Families

A Model of Trauma . . . and how it applies to the individual and families. The mechanisms of trauma and PTSD have been detailed over the past 30 years with the improvements in neural imaging. Less, however, is known … Continue reading

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Genetic Trauma

The Holocaust never really ended. Its damage and ongoing effects march forward even as the population of survivors dwindles with time. Its impact continues to be felt not just by the victims , but by their children too. Psychologists have … Continue reading

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Traumas Behind Illness, Anxiety, and Addiction

Have you ever wondered if there is some causal thread that weaves its way through various illnesses and neuroses, a thread that if pulled could unravel a great swatch of unnecessary pain and suffering? Judith L. Herman’s book Trauma and … Continue reading

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Healing Traumas and Living with Our Wounds



Just as our greatest gifts can emerge from the depths of our traumas and wounds, so can our destinies emerge from our fates. However, our destinies cannot emerge until we submit to our fate and commit to work with it. … Continue reading

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“Not Belonging” Trauma

The desire to belong is common to most mammals and inherent in all human beings. As individuals we behave in accordance with the desires and norms of our groups in order to belong or fit in. Our beliefs and actions … Continue reading

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