573 Break the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma with Dr. Mariel Buqué
Jan 4, 2024
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Dr. Mariel Buqué, author of Break the Cycle, shares how to heal intergenerational trauma, the impact of unresolved trauma, breaking the cycle, mindfulness & gratitude, morning rituals, and challenges in creating personal boundaries.
Healing intergenerational trauma requires recognizing and naming the trauma, addressing emotions like guilt and resistance, and setting and maintaining boundaries.
Intergenerational trauma encompasses both biological and psychological aspects, with genetic data reflecting the environmental stressors and trauma experienced by previous generations.
Deep dives
The Importance of Healing Intergenerational Trauma
Dr. Mary L. Bouquet discusses her book 'Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma' and the significance of healing intergenerational trauma. She emphasizes the impact of infusing ancient and indigenous healing practices into modern therapeutic approaches. Dr. Bouquet shares her personal and professional journey in understanding intergenerational trauma, highlighting the need for recognition and naming of this type of trauma. She also explores the emotions and challenges that arise when breaking the cycle, such as guilt and resistance. Ultimately, Dr. Bouquet emphasizes the power of holding boundaries and the potential for healing and transforming the intergenerational patterns.
The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on Mental and Emotional Well-being
Dr. Bouquet explains the concept of intergenerational trauma as the trauma that gets passed down through generations. She delves into the intersection of biology and psychology in intergenerational trauma, highlighting how genetic data reflects the environmental stressors and trauma experienced by previous generations. Dr. Bouquet also discusses the psychological aspect of intergenerational trauma and how the lack of emotional foundations in early life can lead to further trauma. She explores how triggers and amplified responses are indicators of intergenerational trauma and the importance of looking at patterns within family systems to break the cycle.
Navigating Resistance and Guilt in Breaking Intergenerational Cycles
Dr. Bouquet addresses the resistance and guilt experienced by individuals aiming to break intergenerational patterns. She explains that clients often struggle with feelings of disloyalty towards their family and guilt for disrupting the family code. Dr. Bouquet discusses the importance of working through these emotions, as unaddressed guilt can lead individuals to unintentionally perpetuate the cycles they sought to break. She also emphasizes the value of body-based work and the integration of mindfulness practices in navigating resistance and holding boundaries.
The Power of Mindfulness and Gratitude in Healing
Dr. Bouquet shares her personal practices of mindfulness and gratitude, emphasizing the significance of being present and savoring the small moments in life. She discusses the transformative impact of meditation and breathwork in her own life and how these practices have made her more connected to herself, others, and the world. Dr. Bouquet highlights the value of sitting with discomfort, regulating the nervous system, and building resilience through mindfulness practices. She encourages readers and listeners to embrace gratitude and mindfulness as tools for personal growth and healing.
I am so excited to welcome my pal and brilliant clinician, Dr. Mariel Buqué, to the show! Her new book, Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma is a salve the world needs right now (in my opinion), and I am so grateful for the wisdom she shared in this conversation.
We talked about how to start to heal intergenerational trauma, what it looks like, what causes it, and so much more.
If you have, or suspect you have been affected by intergenerational trauma, you'll want to watch this.