Intergenerational Trauma Training: Courses and Resources

Explore courses, workshops, and embodied resources for understanding inherited and developmental trauma. Leah and Bruce Kalish offer Family Constellation, somatic, and trauma-informed learning experiences designed to help participants recognize systemic patterns, regulate the nervous system, and support meaningful personal or professional growth. Options include online learning, virtual sessions, and in-person opportunities in Los Angeles for learners throughout the United States.

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Our Intergenerational Trauma Training Services

Explore practitioner training, demonstration sessions, and Family Constellation resources for inherited and developmental trauma work.

Embodied Trauma Training

Learn to integrate trauma-informed somatic and Family Constellation processes into supportive work, with emphasis on systemic patterns, nervous system regulation, boundaries, resilience, and embodied clarity.

Demo Training Sessions

Explore demonstration-oriented sessions connected with Family Constellation and Embodiment Process work. These sessions provide an opportunity to encounter the approach and its training applications.

Family Constellations

Access individual, couples, and group Family Constellation experiences addressing inherited systemic trauma, family patterns, relationship concerns, identity, and emotional disconnection in person in Los Angeles or online.

Embodied Learning Resources

Learn To Work With Inherited Trauma

These courses and resources introduce a holistic approach to inherited and developmental trauma, combining somatic awareness with Family Constellation perspectives. Participants can explore unconscious entanglements, systemic patterns, nervous system regulation, and healthier boundaries in a thoughtful learning environment. Training is relevant to clinicians seeking professional development as well as individuals pursuing deeper personal understanding, with online, virtual, and Los Angeles options available.

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Warmth, Depth, Wisdom

Transformative Learning Experiences

Discover how embodied and systemic approaches can support insight, regulation, and meaningful personal transformation.

"Leah is an exceptional therapist and practitioner of inherited family trauma and somatic therapy. Working with her has been a life-changing experience. Leah is the wise mentor, somatic guide and wisdom teacher that helped me gently revisit old wounds and calm the swirling rage of inner fire. She is the..."

Cherie

"The balance of having both your masculine and feminine qualities in that session is absolutely transformative. This experience far surpassed my every expectation. I have no words to describe the gratitude I feel for you both! The constellation with you two was literally life changing! Such a simple and beautiful..."

Alan

"I turned around more in one session with Leah than anything I’ve ever tried. Her work is completely holistic. I not only healed my “system”, I released the past and am free to fully experience my life in amazing ways. Trying to avoid loss is gone. I’m getting to actually..."

Elizabeth

"After many years and many methods of working with my childhood trauma, I’ve learned that healing at the body level has been the most profound. The family constellation session with Leah and Bruce gave me a framework for healing the relational patterns ingrained in me by ancestral trauma. Working with..."

Jenny

"Leah has helped me break through walls of trauma I thought I could never heal. She holds such a deep container of support. When combined with her attuned, embodied nature and age-old wisdom – transformation is inevitable. I have experienced more emotional release and completion from Leah’s guidance than over..."

Kristina

"Working with Leah has been magical. After years of therapy, I feel like I’ve finally found someone who GETS IT! I have learned more and changed more in the short time of working with Leah than I have in all my years previous. I am seeing a profound shift in..."

E. D. S.

"Leah is a soft powerhouse of presence, comfort, insight, and love. Whether working in person or virtually, I’ve been amazed at how the work just unfolds. She has guided me to very deep levels of self and equipped me to transform my experience of life. The openings and freedom I’ve..."

Trish

"I’m not exaggerating when I say the Family Constellation session had a profound, life-changing effect on me. I was able to process and change my attitude about being adopted. My adoptive dad said it best at Thanksgiving…he is grateful he got his youngest child back. Just know that Leah and..."

Karen

"I began with a Family Constellation facilitated by Leah and her husband, Bruce. It was a profound experience which opened multiple insights never before reached in any traditional therapies I had done. I am an older woman with my own dysfunctional family history that has impacted me my whole life..."

Jo Ann

"I’ve benefited greatly from Leah’s somatic and family constellation work. She’s helped me to understand and ultimately, integrate, the generational trauma that had been holding me back from experiencing a happier, more supported life. Highly recommend!"

Danica Thornberry

"Leah and Bruce are wise, skillful facilitators who are able to hold a solid container for inherited trauma patterns to be revealed and transformed. Then, in my follow-up somatic session with Leah, I was able to have a deeply embodied experience of what I am carrying that no longer serves..."

Hala Khouri

"I want to express deep gratitude for all the changes that have occurred, and continue to evolve, in my life since my constellation with you and Bruce, and my on-going sessions with you. I have learned how to resource myself, stay in an equal position in relationships, live in the..."

Jenny D

"I highly recommend online sessions with Leah Kalish, MA. I have done other family constellations with multiple therapist. What makes Leah stand out is her ability to support my embodying and living the openings from the constellation work. In my experience, the true healing happened with the blending of constellation..."

Rachelle

"Working with Leah has helped me integrate and process some heavy wounds which wouldn’t have been touched or even realized, were it not for our sessions. From my experience, trauma healing cannot be done in a vacuum. It must be integrative, full of trust and safety, compassion and nurturing, on..."

Amanda

"Bruce and Leah are masterful facilitators, bringing warmth, depth, wisdom and compassion to those whose hearts they touch. Los Angeles is lucky to have them."

Mark Wolynn

"Leah is an exceptional therapist and practitioner of inherited family trauma and somatic therapy. Working with her has been a life-changing experience. Leah is the wise mentor, somatic guide and wisdom teacher that helped me gently revisit old wounds and calm the swirling rage of inner fire. She is the..."

Cherie

"The balance of having both your masculine and feminine qualities in that session is absolutely transformative. This experience far surpassed my every expectation. I have no words to describe the gratitude I feel for you both! The constellation with you two was literally life changing! Such a simple and beautiful..."

Alan

"I turned around more in one session with Leah than anything I’ve ever tried. Her work is completely holistic. I not only healed my “system”, I released the past and am free to fully experience my life in amazing ways. Trying to avoid loss is gone. I’m getting to actually..."

Elizabeth

"After many years and many methods of working with my childhood trauma, I’ve learned that healing at the body level has been the most profound. The family constellation session with Leah and Bruce gave me a framework for healing the relational patterns ingrained in me by ancestral trauma. Working with..."

Jenny

"Leah has helped me break through walls of trauma I thought I could never heal. She holds such a deep container of support. When combined with her attuned, embodied nature and age-old wisdom – transformation is inevitable. I have experienced more emotional release and completion from Leah’s guidance than over..."

Kristina

"Working with Leah has been magical. After years of therapy, I feel like I’ve finally found someone who GETS IT! I have learned more and changed more in the short time of working with Leah than I have in all my years previous. I am seeing a profound shift in..."

E. D. S.

"Leah is a soft powerhouse of presence, comfort, insight, and love. Whether working in person or virtually, I’ve been amazed at how the work just unfolds. She has guided me to very deep levels of self and equipped me to transform my experience of life. The openings and freedom I’ve..."

Trish

"I’m not exaggerating when I say the Family Constellation session had a profound, life-changing effect on me. I was able to process and change my attitude about being adopted. My adoptive dad said it best at Thanksgiving…he is grateful he got his youngest child back. Just know that Leah and..."

Karen

"I began with a Family Constellation facilitated by Leah and her husband, Bruce. It was a profound experience which opened multiple insights never before reached in any traditional therapies I had done. I am an older woman with my own dysfunctional family history that has impacted me my whole life..."

Jo Ann

"I’ve benefited greatly from Leah’s somatic and family constellation work. She’s helped me to understand and ultimately, integrate, the generational trauma that had been holding me back from experiencing a happier, more supported life. Highly recommend!"

Danica Thornberry

"Leah and Bruce are wise, skillful facilitators who are able to hold a solid container for inherited trauma patterns to be revealed and transformed. Then, in my follow-up somatic session with Leah, I was able to have a deeply embodied experience of what I am carrying that no longer serves..."

Hala Khouri

"I want to express deep gratitude for all the changes that have occurred, and continue to evolve, in my life since my constellation with you and Bruce, and my on-going sessions with you. I have learned how to resource myself, stay in an equal position in relationships, live in the..."

Jenny D

"I highly recommend online sessions with Leah Kalish, MA. I have done other family constellations with multiple therapist. What makes Leah stand out is her ability to support my embodying and living the openings from the constellation work. In my experience, the true healing happened with the blending of constellation..."

Rachelle

"Working with Leah has helped me integrate and process some heavy wounds which wouldn’t have been touched or even realized, were it not for our sessions. From my experience, trauma healing cannot be done in a vacuum. It must be integrative, full of trust and safety, compassion and nurturing, on..."

Amanda

"Bruce and Leah are masterful facilitators, bringing warmth, depth, wisdom and compassion to those whose hearts they touch. Los Angeles is lucky to have them."

Mark Wolynn

"Leah is an exceptional therapist and practitioner of inherited family trauma and somatic therapy. Working with her has been a life-changing experience. Leah is the wise mentor, somatic guide and wisdom teacher that helped me gently revisit old wounds and calm the swirling rage of inner fire. She is the..."

Cherie

"The balance of having both your masculine and feminine qualities in that session is absolutely transformative. This experience far surpassed my every expectation. I have no words to describe the gratitude I feel for you both! The constellation with you two was literally life changing! Such a simple and beautiful..."

Alan

"I turned around more in one session with Leah than anything I’ve ever tried. Her work is completely holistic. I not only healed my “system”, I released the past and am free to fully experience my life in amazing ways. Trying to avoid loss is gone. I’m getting to actually..."

Elizabeth

"After many years and many methods of working with my childhood trauma, I’ve learned that healing at the body level has been the most profound. The family constellation session with Leah and Bruce gave me a framework for healing the relational patterns ingrained in me by ancestral trauma. Working with..."

Jenny

"Leah has helped me break through walls of trauma I thought I could never heal. She holds such a deep container of support. When combined with her attuned, embodied nature and age-old wisdom – transformation is inevitable. I have experienced more emotional release and completion from Leah’s guidance than over..."

Kristina

"Working with Leah has been magical. After years of therapy, I feel like I’ve finally found someone who GETS IT! I have learned more and changed more in the short time of working with Leah than I have in all my years previous. I am seeing a profound shift in..."

E. D. S.

"Leah is a soft powerhouse of presence, comfort, insight, and love. Whether working in person or virtually, I’ve been amazed at how the work just unfolds. She has guided me to very deep levels of self and equipped me to transform my experience of life. The openings and freedom I’ve..."

Trish

"I’m not exaggerating when I say the Family Constellation session had a profound, life-changing effect on me. I was able to process and change my attitude about being adopted. My adoptive dad said it best at Thanksgiving…he is grateful he got his youngest child back. Just know that Leah and..."

Karen

"I began with a Family Constellation facilitated by Leah and her husband, Bruce. It was a profound experience which opened multiple insights never before reached in any traditional therapies I had done. I am an older woman with my own dysfunctional family history that has impacted me my whole life..."

Jo Ann

"I’ve benefited greatly from Leah’s somatic and family constellation work. She’s helped me to understand and ultimately, integrate, the generational trauma that had been holding me back from experiencing a happier, more supported life. Highly recommend!"

Danica Thornberry

"Leah and Bruce are wise, skillful facilitators who are able to hold a solid container for inherited trauma patterns to be revealed and transformed. Then, in my follow-up somatic session with Leah, I was able to have a deeply embodied experience of what I am carrying that no longer serves..."

Hala Khouri

"I want to express deep gratitude for all the changes that have occurred, and continue to evolve, in my life since my constellation with you and Bruce, and my on-going sessions with you. I have learned how to resource myself, stay in an equal position in relationships, live in the..."

Jenny D

"I highly recommend online sessions with Leah Kalish, MA. I have done other family constellations with multiple therapist. What makes Leah stand out is her ability to support my embodying and living the openings from the constellation work. In my experience, the true healing happened with the blending of constellation..."

Rachelle

"Working with Leah has helped me integrate and process some heavy wounds which wouldn’t have been touched or even realized, were it not for our sessions. From my experience, trauma healing cannot be done in a vacuum. It must be integrative, full of trust and safety, compassion and nurturing, on..."

Amanda

"Bruce and Leah are masterful facilitators, bringing warmth, depth, wisdom and compassion to those whose hearts they touch. Los Angeles is lucky to have them."

Mark Wolynn
The Kalish Approach

Why Choose Leah Kalish?

Learn with experienced facilitators who bring a compassionate, holistic perspective to trauma education.

Dual Facilitation

Leah and Bruce bring a collaborative perspective to Family Constellation and trauma-informed learning experiences.

Holistic Practice

Explore an approach that considers mind, body, nervous system, family patterns, and emotional experience together.

Field Recognition

Their Family Constellation work is endorsed by Mark Wolynn, Founder and Director of the Family Constellation Institute.

Accessible Formats

Choose from online and virtual opportunities nationwide, plus in-person options in Los Angeles, serving learners and clients throughout the United States.

Meet Your Facilitators

Meet the facilitators behind these trauma training and Family Constellation resources.

Portrait of Leah Kalish, Family Constellation Facilitator and Holistic Therapist

Leah Kalish

Family Constellation Facilitator & Holistic Therapist

Leah Kalish is a highly regarded holistic therapist and Family Constellation facilitator serving clients nationwide online via Zoom. She specializes in nervous system regulation, trauma release, and helping individuals move through emotional patterns that have kept them feeling stuck. Clients consistently describe her work as life-changing, often experiencing profound shifts and breakthroughs in just a single session. Leah is known for her rare ability to create a deeply safe, warm environment while skillfully guiding clients to the heart of the matter. Her approach blends compassion with clarity, allowing individuals, adoptees, and even fellow clinicians to experience meaningful personal transformation. Leah's endorsement by Mark Wolynn, founder of the Family Constellation Institute, reflects her mastery and dedication to holistic healing that goes beyond traditional therapy.

Portrait of Bruce Kalish, Family Constellation Facilitator

Bruce Kalish

Family Constellation Facilitator

Bruce Kalish is a skilled Family Constellation facilitator who partners with Leah Kalish to co-facilitate Family Constellation sessions for clients nationwide. Together, they bring a collaborative approach to Family Constellation work, addressing issues ranging from adoption-related wounds to inherited family patterns. Bruce is recognized for his warmth, depth, and wisdom in facilitating Family Constellation sessions that help clients release long-held patterns and reconnect with a sense of forward momentum. Mark Wolynn, founder of the Family Constellation Institute, has praised Leah and Bruce as masterful facilitators who bring compassion and insight to everyone they work with. Bruce is deeply committed to guiding individuals and clinicians alike toward lasting personal transformation through the power of Family Constellation work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is intergenerational trauma training?

Intergenerational trauma training explores how unresolved family experiences, emotional patterns, losses, and fears may influence present-day responses and relationships. This learning can include systemic Family Constellation perspectives and body-based somatic practices. The goal is to help participants recognize unconscious entanglements, develop greater awareness, support nervous system regulation, and consider healthier boundaries and possibilities.

Who can benefit from embodied inherited trauma training?

What does the Embodied Inherited Trauma Training cover?

Are Family Constellation training sessions available online?

Are these courses for professionals or individuals?

What are Family Constellation workshops?

How do I choose between training and a demonstration session?

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Recognized Practice

Awards and Recognition

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Mark Wolynn Endorsement

Endorsed by the Family Constellation Institute founder and director.

Holistic trauma training recognition

Holistic Approach

Mind, body, nervous system, and family patterns considered together.

Collaborative Family Constellation facilitation recognition

Collaborative Facilitation

Leah and Bruce provide complementary Family Constellation guidance.

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