Mapping Your Intergenerational Trauma – Free Trauma Healing Webinar with Diane Poole Heller and Alex Howard

You don’t have to carry what wasn’t yours to begin with. Family patterns and survival strategies can echo across time — and yet they can be mapped, understood, and gently transformed.

In this free online session, trauma experts Alex Howard and Diane Poole Heller will guide you to spot intergenerational patterns in a grounded, compassionate way. You’ll explore how inherited dynamics show up in everyday life — and what begins to change when you bring clarity and care to them.

Expect a thoughtful blend of teaching and simple practices you can try right away. No overwhelm, no forcing — just steady steps that honour your story and support your nervous system.

Whether you’re new to this work or well along the path, you’ll leave with practical tools you can use in relationships, work, and your own inner life.

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Why Attend “Mapping Your Intergenerational Trauma”

Old patterns don’t have to define your future. This event offers a clear, humane way to recognise the hidden loyalties and protective strategies you may have inherited — so you can meet them with understanding rather than judgment.

Guided by two internationally respected teachers, you’ll connect the dots between family dynamics and present-moment challenges. You’ll learn how these patterns live in the body and relationships, which means you can work with them in real time — not just think about them.

Most importantly, you’ll begin building a simple map for change. Small shifts add up, so you’ll leave with doable next steps that support healing for you — and for those who come after you.

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What You’ll Learn

Let’s start by gently naming what’s happening — and why it makes sense. You’ll be shown how intergenerational patterns form and how they show up in everyday choices, so you can meet them with compassion rather than resistance.

We’ll move through plain-language frameworks and simple, body-aware practices you can use on the spot, which means you’ll have something to do when activation or old roles appear. You’ll explore how to bring steadiness to boundaries, connection, and self-regard.

Then we’ll translate insight into action, so that what you learn travels with you after the session. You’ll leave with practical tools for conversations, self-regulation, and mapping patterns over time — and then you can keep refining as your clarity grows.

Here’s just a little bit of what you’ll learn:

• How parentification shapes identity, boundaries, and relationship patterns
• The hidden dynamics of estrangement — and when distance is protective
• Ways ancestral inheritance can influence emotions, loyalty, and life choices
• Simple mapping tools to trace patterns across generations
• Body-first practices to settle activation and increase choice
• How to shift from over-responsibility into healthy care and connection
• Language for difficult conversations that honours your limits
• Everyday rituals that support repair and forward movement
• How to interrupt the “pass-it-down” cycle for future generations

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Who This Is For

This session is for thoughtful people who sense that family history still echoes in their lives. You want clarity, language, and steady practices that help you change course.

It’s also for helpers — coaches, therapists, healers, and caregivers — who want a practical, compassionate way to recognise and work with generational patterns.

• You notice repeating patterns of conflict, distance, or over-responsibility
• You took on adult roles as a child and want to understand the impact
• You’re navigating family distance or estrangement and want grounded insight
• You feel the weight of others’ emotions or struggles across generations
• You’re on a healing journey and want to uncover inherited patterns
• You want to stop passing down old dynamics to the next generation
• You work as a therapist, coach, or healer and want deeper understanding

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About Alex Howard & Diane Poole Heller

Alex Howard is a trauma expert and author known for practical, compassionate approaches to nervous system healing and personal change. He creates accessible frameworks that help people take steady steps forward.

Diane Poole Heller, PhD, is a renowned teacher in attachment, trauma resolution, and relational repair. Her work blends clinical depth with human warmth, making complex topics feel clear and usable.

Together, Alex and Diane offer a grounded, integrative lens on intergenerational patterns — balancing psychoeducation with simple practices you can use right away.

Their shared aim is straightforward: help you understand your map, meet yourself with care, and create more choice in how you live and relate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the event take place?

The live class takes place online on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:00am Pacific Time (PT). You’ll join from anywhere via your internet-connected device.

How long is the session?

The live session is approximately 90 minutes, including teaching and experiential practice.

How do I join?

After you register, we’ll email you a unique access link and simple instructions to join the online room.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem. A limited-time replay will be available after the live event so you can watch when it works for you.

Will there be a replay?

Yes. A replay will be provided for a limited time after the event so you can review or catch up.

Is this really free?

Yes. There’s no cost to attend the live session or to access the limited-time replay.

Who is hosting the event?

This event is hosted by Alex Howard and Diane Poole Heller, in collaboration with their respective organizations.

Will there be a sales pitch?

The focus is on learning and practice. You may hear about optional next steps or resources, and you’re free to explore them or simply enjoy the free class.

Are CE credits available?

No. CE/CEU credits are not available for this free event.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The material is presented in clear, accessible language with practical guidance you can apply right away.

I’m experienced — will this be too basic?

Likely not. While the session is beginner-friendly, the frameworks and practices can deepen and refine work you may already be doing.

Do I need any special software?

No special software is required. You’ll simply click your access link to join from your browser or the Zoom app.

How do I get help if I have issues?

If you have trouble registering or joining, reply to your confirmation email for support and we’ll assist you as quickly as possible.

Will we cover parentification?

Yes. You’ll explore how taking on adult roles as a child can shape identity, boundaries, and relationships — and how to begin to rebalance.

What about estrangement?

The session addresses the dynamics behind family distance. You’ll learn when space can be protective and how to care for yourself either way.

What kinds of practices will we do?

Expect brief, body-aware exercises to settle activation, map patterns, and expand choice — all designed to be gentle and optional.

What if the topic feels emotionally activating?

You’re encouraged to pace yourself and pause as needed. The session emphasises resourcing, choice, and self-care throughout.

Who should or shouldn’t attend?

This event is for education and personal growth. If you’re in crisis or need clinical care, please seek support from a licensed professional.

How long will the recording be available?

The replay will be available for a limited window after the live event. Details will be provided by email once it’s ready.

What if I’m in a different time zone?

Times are listed in Pacific Time (PT). You can use a time zone converter to find your local start time, and the replay helps if you can’t attend live.

Are captions or accessibility options available?

We aim to include captions on the replay. If you have accessibility needs, please reply to your confirmation email and we’ll do our best to help.

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