Ancestral Healing In Psychotherapy

Ancestor worship is part of many world cultures, and healing ancestral trauma has become a nascent interest amongst therapeutic practitioners. This practice case report shares a brief description of energy healing as an indigenous tradition, and introduces a rationale for integrating intergenerational trauma healing work in the context of psychotherapy with diverse multicultural clients. One practitioner shares personal and clinical experiences, having worked with clients and students over decades of practice using chakra healing modalities. An example of engaging ancestral energy and imagery in a therapy session is described. Recommendations for research and practice are given.