Are we aware of how big an impact the extended family has on our destiny?

We inherit all the information and experiences of our ancestors, storing them in the subconscious. Certain memories or traumas can influence subsequent generations, even if individuals have not had direct contact with those experiences. It is true, we cannot change the past, but we can change the way we relate – consciously – to the events of the past. Searching for family information is a process of reconnecting with your roots, and this can bring you further solutions to grow and heal. When we shed light on the hidden parts of our own consciousness, we can live a life that is truly aligned with our intentions.

Cristina Schmidt is an associate professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Bucharest, psychotherapist, coach and trainer, Co-chair International Committee of the American Association for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. In her international career, Cristina Schmidt has delivered university and public courses in USA, Indonesia, Italy, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt. Together with Daniela Damian, she founded the Institute for Transgenerational Psychotherapy and Psychogenealogy and the International Center for Psychogenealogy, center where she created the first comprehensive training program for professionals in Transgenerational Psychotherapy and the first study group dedicated to professionals involved in transgenerational work.

Her motto in life is “In a world where you can be anything, choose to be good.”