*** The Instant National Bestseller *** A Next Big Idea Club must-read title for January 2024 The definitive, paradigm-shifting guide to healing intergenerational trauma—weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room—from Dr. Mariel Buqué, PhD, a Columbia University-trained trauma-informed psychologist and practitioner of holistic healing From Dr. Mariel Buqué, a leading trauma psychologist, comes this groundbreaking guide to transforming intergenerational pain into intergenerational abundance.

With Break the Cycle , she delivers the definitive guide to healing inherited trauma. Weaving together scientific research with practical exercises and stories from the therapy room, Dr. Buqué teaches listeners how trauma is transmitted from one generation to the next and how they can break the cycle through tangible therapeutic practices, learning to pass down strength instead of pain to future generations.

When a physical wound is left unhealed, it continues to cause pain and can infect the whole body. When emotions are left unhealed, they similarly cause harm that spreads to other parts of our lives, hurting our family, friends, community members, and others. Eventually, this hurt can injure an entire lineage, metastasizing across years and generations.

This is intergenerational trauma. This trauma is why some of us become estranged from our families, why some of us are people pleasers, why some of us find ourselves in codependent relationships. This trauma can be rooted in the experiences of ancestors, who may have suffered due to unhealthy family dynamics, and it can be collective, the result of a shared experience like systemic oppression, or harmful ingrained behaviors in a culture like the acceptance of physical discipline of children, or even a natural disaster like a pandemic.

These wounds are complex, impacting our minds, bodies, and spirits. Healing requires a holistic approach that has so far been absent from the field of psychology. Until now.

In a world shaped by the shadows of past experiences, trauma often threads silently through generations, impacting lives in unseen ways. "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma" gently opens the door to understanding and healing. This book invites readers to recognize the chains that bind them to their family's past, offering a path to personal freedom and emotional resilience.

It's a journey of discovery, reflection, and growth, where the past no longer dictates the future.

Learn practical strategies to identify and heal hidden trauma affecting your life. Develop emotional resilience by understanding your family's history and its impact on you. Transform your relationships by breaking free from the cycles of past patterns.

This insightful guide delves into the profound impact of intergenerational trauma on our lives. By examining both personal stories and scientific research the book reveals how unaddressed trauma seeps into daily experiences. Connecting the dots between past and present it offers readers a holistic view of emotional inheritance.

The book highlights how understanding these connections can lead to significant breakthroughs in personal healing. Through a combination of reflective exercises and therapeutic techniques readers are empowered to break free from harmful cycles. The author deftly balances empathy with expertise ensuring everyone finds a path suited to their healing journey.

Break the Cycle" is not just about coping with trauma; it is about transforming one\'s life. It inspires hope encouraging readers to embrace change and create healthier futures for themselves and those around them. With every page the message is clear: healing is a powerful gift you can give yourself and your descendants.

The book combines personal narratives with groundbreaking research making complex concepts accessible and relatable This unique approach brings clarity and understanding to a challenging topic Its focus on practical application ensures readers can immediately implement strategies to improve their lives Exercises and techniques are user-friendly promoting a sense of empowerment and progress. "Break the Cycle" transcends merely addressing trauma; it offers a comprehensive roadmap for lifelong transformation This forward-thinking perspective distinguishes it from traditional self-help approaches.