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Intergenerational Pattern Activation

social cultural Generational

Situations that activate emotional patterns passed down through family generations.

Onset
gradual
Duration
persistent
Intensity
moderate
Typical States
3

Examples

Reacting to child the way parent reacted to you

Family gathering triggers old dynamics

Recognizing parent's patterns in yourself

Common Contexts

Family gatheringsParentingRelationship patternsStress responses

Coping Strategies

Recognize inherited patterns

Break cycles consciously

Family systems therapy

Ancestral healing work

Warning Signals

Automatic reactions that surprise you

Repeating family history