Updated Syllabus 04/18/25

Welcome, I’m your Professor, NaKeesha

This is a go at your own pace class. This class is based on your schedule, each week (7 days from your enrollment date) The new week’s class will be provided to you. 

If you want to go deeper and have a FULL class experience

If you decide that you would like to go deeper, please feel free to join our live, every Tuesday & Thursday were will be talking about current events. 

Course Introduction: Breaking the Chains

Welcome to Breaking the Chains: Understanding Generational Trauma and Its Effects Today! This six-week course is designed to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to explore how inherited trauma shapes our lives and how we can actively heal and transform those patterns.

Generational trauma often manifests in our thoughts, behaviors, and even physical health without us realizing it. Throughout this course, we will delve into the science of epigenetics, uncover the emotional and behavioral patterns rooted in trauma, and learn powerful tools for healing. With a combination of interactive workshops, guided meditations, and personal reflections, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your family history while developing actionable steps to create a new narrative for yourself and future generations.

This course is not just about learning—it’s about transformation. By the end of these six weeks, you will:

• Understand the origins and impacts of generational trauma.

• Gain clarity on how trauma shows up in your life and relationships.

• Learn and practice tools to release limiting beliefs and cultivate empowerment.

• Build a road map for continued growth and healing.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your understanding, this class is for you. Let’s break the chains together and create a legacy of healing and strength.

Week 1: Introduction to Generational Trauma

• Learning Objectives:

  • Define generational trauma.

  • Understand how trauma is passed down through families.

  • Recognize the signs of generational trauma in your own life.

• Activities:

  • Watch Webinar Before class and be prepared for our live group discussion.

  • Group discussion: Identifying familial patterns.

  • Pop Quiz (5 questions) covering the webinar content.

• Recap Session (Thursday):

  • Q&A about the webinar and discussion.

  • Share personal reflections in small groups.

Week 2: The Science Behind Generational Trauma

• Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the role of epigenetics in trauma.

  • Learn about the physiological and psychological effects of inherited trauma.

  • Discover how trauma impacts behavior and health.

• Activities:

  • Lecture with slides. 

  • Case study analysis: Examining real-life examples.

  • Homework: Write a journal entry about how you see trauma patterns manifesting in your own behavior.

Week 3: Unpacking Emotional and Behavioral Patterns

• Learning Objectives:

  • Identify emotional triggers rooted in generational trauma.

  • Explore how unresolved trauma can create harmful cycles.

  • Develop awareness of coping mechanisms.

• Activities:

  • Interactive workshop: Mapping your family tree of trauma.

  • Pop Quiz (10 questions) on emotional and behavioral impacts.

  • Homework: Create an emotional trigger log for one week.

• Recap Session (Thursday):

  • Share insights from the family tree exercise.

  • Group discussion: Reflections on emotional trigger logs.

Week 4: Tools for Healing Generational Trauma

• Learning Objectives:

  • Learn techniques for identifying and releasing inherited beliefs.

  • Explore the role of forgiveness and mindfulness in healing.

  • Understand the importance of self-compassion.

• Activities:

  • Guided meditation and visualization exercise.

  • Small group practice: Releasing limiting beliefs.

  • Homework: Write a letter of forgiveness to an ancestor or family member.

• Recap Session (Thursday):

  • Reflect on the guided meditation experience.

  • Share parts of your forgiveness letters (optional).

Week 5: Rewriting the Narrative 

• Learning Objectives:

  • Discover how to shift limiting beliefs into empowering ones.

  • Learn to create new narratives for yourself and future generations.

  • Explore how community and support systems can aid in healing.

• Activities:

  • Group exercise: Rewrite a personal or family story with an empowering outcome.

  • Pop Quiz (5 questions) on healing tools and narratives.

  • Homework: Practice affirmations and share results in the next session.

• Recap Session (Thursday):

  • Group discussion: How rewriting narratives felt.

  • Share progress and affirmations.

Week 6: Moving Forward with Awareness and Intention

• Learning Objectives:

  • Reflect on your journey of healing and growth.

  • Set actionable goals for continuing the work beyond the class.

  • Celebrate progress and connections made.

• Activities:

  • Final Test (20 questions) covering all weeks’ material.

  • Vision board activity: Creating a road map for healing.

  • Closing circle: Sharing highlights and commitments.

• Recap Session (Thursday):

  • Test review and discussion.

  • Farewell and feedback sharing.

Grading and Expectations:

• Pop Quizzes: 10%

• Homework Assignments: 30%

• Participation in Discussions: 20%

• Final Test: 40%

Materials Needed:

• Access to the webinar.

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