Galit Atlas
Galit Atlas is a psychoanalyst and author known for her work in the field of psychotherapy and emotional health. She has contributed to the understanding of emotional inheritance and the impact of trauma across generations.
Books
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1. Emotional Inheritance
A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma
In this insightful exploration of the unseen forces shaping our emotional lives, the author delves into the concept of inherited trauma, revealing how the experiences of our ancestors can subtly influence our present-day emotions and behaviors. Through a blend of compelling narratives and psychological analysis, the book uncovers the ways in which unresolved family histories can manifest in our personal struggles, offering a path towards understanding and healing. It encourages readers to confront and embrace these hidden legacies, fostering a deeper connection with themselves and their familial past.
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2. The Emotional Inheritance Workbook
A practical, interactive guide that helps readers trace and transform inherited emotional patterns within families. Through exercises, journaling prompts, mapping activities, reflective questions, and relational practices, it teaches how to distinguish which feelings and reactions are truly yours versus those passed down, understand how trauma, shame, and affective patterns transmit across generations, and develop concrete strategies to interrupt and re-author those legacies. Grounded in clinical insight and short case examples, the workbook offers step-by-step practices to increase awareness, set boundaries, repair relationships, and cultivate new emotional habits for healthier connection and self-authorship.
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