Family Therapy
Intergenerational Trauma and Legacy Burdens
Intergenerational trauma and legacy burdens can weigh heavily on families, causing pain and dysfunction that echo through generations. These deep-rooted wounds, passed down through ancestral lines or shouldered unknowingly, can strain relationships, health, and overall well-being. Unresolved relational and legacy burdens can leave families feeling trapped in cycles of suffering, overwhelmed, and disconnected.
Navigating Disenfranchised Grief
Adding to the challenge is the experience of disenfranchised grief, where the significance of these traumas may be dismissed or belittled by loved ones. Whether due to cultural misunderstandings, lack of awareness, or an inability to grasp the depth of the pain, individuals may feel isolated and invalidated. This can worsen feelings of anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep troubles, and other mental health issues, making healing even more difficult.
How We Can Help
At Peppermint Wellness Therapy, we understand the complexities of intergenerational and legacy trauma, as well as the struggles of coping with disenfranchised grief. We offer a safe and welcoming space where you don't have to carry these burdens alone. We provide support, understanding, and guidance to help you navigate the healing process with compassion and without judgment.
Our Approach
Using Narrative Therapy and the Tree of Life modality(Developed by Ncazelo Ncube) , we work with families to explore and reshape their stories. By creating safe spaces rooted in strength and resilience, we help individuals move beyond the weight of intergenerational trauma and legacy burdens towards a path of healing and growth.