By Susanne Hazen, author Leerboek Familieopstellingen
Children often know more than you think. They sense indescribable things. They sometimes dream things that no one has told them.
Research indicates that children with a strong understanding of their family—such as knowing who their grandmother was, where their grandfather came from, and what happened during the war—score higher in resilience, self-esteem, and social skills.
Why?
Because they are part of a larger story. They feel connected. They have an inner anchor.
The concept of “intergenerational self” is not vague. It is a supportive foundation, especially in times of change or loss. When children lack access to their family’s story, they become isolated more quickly. But when they know who they are—including who created them—solidity arises.
Ancestor work, therefore, isn’t just for adults. It’s also for those who come after us.
When we heal what has been passed down to us, we pass on something else.
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