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Psy-Training Compendiums (Package No. 1):

• MINDFULNESS MEDITATION IN PSYCHOTHERAPY
• ANAMNESIS
• SUPPORTING CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
• OCCUPATIONAL BURNOUT
• THE GENOGRAM
• THE LOSS OF LOVE
• DEPENDENCY IN COUPLES
• THE BIRTH OF AGING AND THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL ADVANCEMENTS
• THE HELPING RELATIONSHIP
• EMPATHY
• PARANOIA
• PERSONALITY AND PSYCHODYNAMIC STRUCTURE
• PSYCHOGENEALOGY
• SHAME AND GUILT
• STRESS
• DEPRESSION
• SUPPORTING CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
• INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION OF TRAUMA
• WHY WRITE? NARRATIVE RESILIENCE

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INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION OF TRAUMA
Detailed summary of Florence Calicis' training, psychologist, available on the Formationspsy website
(H4 Éditions, Partner of: Education & Family - University of Mons)

Introduction to the Transmission of Trauma and Family Secrets
Florence Calicis, a systemic psychotherapist, shares her expertise on the transmission of trauma and the impact of family secrets within a therapeutic context. According to her, unspoken traumas can be more harmful to family members than those explicitly addressed. In her therapeutic practice, she focuses on exploring patients’ suffering within their current and past contexts of belonging, emphasizing family interactions and events that have shaped the family history.

The Role of Family in the Therapeutic Process
Calicis highlights the importance of involving the family in the therapeutic process, even when the primary patient is an individual. She asserts that the family can serve as a crucial source of support and a vehicle for change. For instance, in therapies involving adolescents, she collaborates with parents, even when the initial therapy request comes from them. She emphasizes the need for a systemic approach that considers all resources and information available within the family system.

Family Secrets: Definition and Implications
According to Calicis, family secrets go beyond mere unspoken matters; they involve a conscious intent to conceal significant information from certain family members. These hidden pieces of information, often laden with disturbing emotions, can impact the mental health of future generations. However, she distinguishes such secrets from “good secrets,” such as personal, private thoughts, which contribute to the development of individual identity and the preservation of intimacy.

The Importance of Personal Privacy
Calicis describes the concept of a personal “secret garden” as a structuring and personal space that helps individuals shape their distinct identity. She cites the example of Mélodie, a teenager who records her personal experiences in a journal, allowing her to create a mental space for freedom and reflection. According to Calicis, such secrets are beneficial, providing a space for creativity and introspection, which are essential for mental health. She also stresses the importance of safeguarding this intimate space in the age of social media, where privacy is often compromised.

Different Types of Family Secrets
Calicis introduces a classification of family secrets into three categories, emphasizing those with corrosive effects on future generations. Such secrets heavily weigh on family dynamics and risk compromising the well-being of children and grandchildren by contributing to the intergenerational transmission of suffering and trauma. The training focuses on these aspects of family secrets and their transmission, aiming to better understand their impact and support families in resolving these issues.

The Three Categories of Family Secrets According to Florence Calicis

1. Secrets About Past Events
   The first category encompasses secrets concerning past family events, occurring before the birth of children. Calicis explains that these secrets can involve various aspects of the history of parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents. Examples include traumas such as physical or sexual abuse, issues related to sexual orientation, extramarital relationships, or serious crimes leading to incarceration. Although often hidden from children, such secrets can have transgenerational repercussions, indirectly influencing the behaviors and emotions of descendants.

2. Secrets About Current Events
   The second category involves current events experienced by parents but kept hidden from their children. These secrets are often confined to the nuclear family. Calicis provides examples such as psychiatric illnesses, abortions, or legal issues concealed from children. While these secrets are often intended to protect the children, they can still influence the family atmosphere and the children’s feelings, who may sense an “elephant in the room” without an explicit explanation.

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