In The Ancestor Syndrome Anne Ancelin Schutzenberger explains & provides clinical examples of her unique psychogenealogical approach to psychotherapy She shows how as mere links in a chain of generations we may have no choice in having the events & traumas experienced by our ancestors visited upon us in our own lifetime The book
Includes:: fascinating case studies & examples of 'genosociograms' (family trees) to illustrate how her clients have conquered seemingly irrational fears psychological & even physical difficulties by discovering & understanding the parallels between their own life & the lives of their forebears The theory of 'invisible loyalty' owed to previous generations which may make us unwittingly re-enact their life events is discussed in the light of ongoing research into transgenerational therapy Anne Ancelin Schutzenberger draws on over 20 years of experience as a therapist & analyst & is a well-respected authority particularly in the field of Group Therapy & Psychodrama First published as Aie mes Aieux this fascinating insight into a unique style of clinical work has already sold over 32000 copies in France & will appeal to anyone working in the psychotherapy profession