Healing Transgenerational Trauma: Working with Your Ancestor(s)
Join us on a powerful journey of healing and discovery!
We are thrilled to announce a Two workshops, each of 3-day Psychodrama workshops, “Healing Through Transgenerational Trauma: Working with Your Ancestor(s)”, led by Magdalene Jeyarathnam. Explore the impact of transgenerational trauma on your life and discover the wisdom of your ancestors in a safe and supportive environment.
What is Psychodrama?
Psychodrama means the Drama of the Soul. It is a powerful experiential therapy approach that combines drama, creativity, and group work to explore and resolve personal, social, and emotional issues.
Faculty Spotlight: Magdalene Jeyarathnam
Magdalene Jeyarathnam, our esteemed faculty member, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this workshop. She is the first psychodramatist to be trained in India. She use psychodrama to work with individuals, couples and groups. Magdalene is the founder of Indian Institute of Psychodrama which is the first psychodrama training institute in India. She uses psychodrama to work with several communities like sexworkers, children infected and affected by HIV, people living with HIV, LGBTQI+ community to promote positive mental health, She has 30 years experience as a Group Psychotherapist. She has recently been awarded Neil Passariello memorial award for her work in Psychodrama by the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama (ASGPP). She is currently completing her doctoral study in treating mental health through Psychodrama and other creative arts. Magdalene has facilitated numerous workshops and training programs around the world. Her compassionate approach and profound insights create a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth.
Workshop 1: “From Ancestral Shadows to Healing Light”
Sept 13, 14, 15 – 2024
Objectives:
- Awareness and Discovery: Participants will uncover and understand the trauma and unresolved issues passed down through generations in their family lineage.
- Exploration of Impact: Participants will explore how these inherited traumas influence their present behaviors, emotions, and relationships.
- Opening Family Secrets: Participants will identify and bring to light hidden family secrets and transgressions, acknowledging the burden we carry (sickness, finance, anxiety, depression and many more)
Takeaways:
- Increased Self-Awareness: A deeper understanding of how ancestral trauma shapes current life experiences and patterns.
- Emotional Release: The cathartic experience of expressing and processing buried emotions linked to family history.
- Clarity on Family Dynamics: A clearer perspective on family dynamics and the hidden influences affecting personal and familial relationships.
Workshop 2: “Restoring the Roots”
Sept 20,21,22 – 2024 ( Magdalene Jeyarathnam & Marcia Karp)
Objectives
- Redefining Family Legacy: Participants will work on reshaping and redefining their family legacy by addressing and transforming the unresolved traumas identified in the first workshop.
- Healing and Integration: Participants will integrate the insights gained, focusing on healing and creating a positive, nurturing foundation for future generations.
- Empowerment and Change: Participants will develop strategies and practices to ensure that the newfound healing and positive legacy are maintained and passed on.
Takeaways:
- Empowered Healing: A sense of empowerment from actively choosing to heal and create a healthier family narrative.
- Transformed Relationships: Improved relationships within the family, as old patterns are replaced with understanding, compassion, and healthy boundaries.
- Legacy of Strength: A new, positive family legacy that emphasizes resilience, healing, and growth.
Why Attend Both Workshops & Their Interconnection
Reason for Participation:
Attending both workshops is essential for a holistic healing journey. The first workshop, “From Ancestral Shadows to Healing Light,” provides the foundational work of uncovering and understanding the deep-rooted traumas that have been passed down through generations. It brings awareness to the invisible burdens that affect your present life. Without this understanding, it would be challenging to create meaningful and lasting change.
The second workshop, “Restoring the Roots,” builds on this foundation by focusing on transformation and renewal. After gaining insight into the inherited traumas and family secrets, this workshop empowers participants to heal those wounds and redefine their family’s legacy. It is about taking the knowledge and clarity gained from the first workshop and using it to create a positive, lasting impact on future generations.
Interconnection:
The two workshops are interconnected as they represent a complete cycle of healing. The first workshop is about discovery and understanding, while the second is about action and transformation. The insights gained in the first workshop are crucial for the healing and creation of a new legacy in the second. Together, they offer a comprehensive approach to transgenerational trauma healing, ensuring participants not only confront their past but also actively shape a healthier, more empowered future.
- Venue: Chennai
- Slots: Limited availability
- Faculty: Magdalene Jeyarathnam (Psychodrama trainer & Supervisor)
Fee details:
| No of workshops | From September 1 | |
| 1 workshop (3 days) | Rs. 10,500/- | |
| 2 workshops (6 days) | Rs. 20,000/- |
Inquiries: +91 9884700104 / 35
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to heal, connect with your ancestors, and transform your life. Join us on this incredible journey!