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How do family secrets affect our lives? | Allan Guggenbühl | TEDxZurich

Events of the past, be it unmoral behaviors, quarrels or crimes might hold a grip on the descents. They become family secrets, which linger on and influence the well-being of the offspring. They become ghosts, which irritate, block, or frighten and become a taboo. In this talk you can find out how to deal with these ghosts, reduce their influence, and maybe turn them into a positive resource or energy.Allan Guggenbühl is one of Europe's most renowned psychologist and bestselling author. He is the director of the Institute of Conflict Management in Zurich (www.ikm.ch), professor emeritus at the State University of Zurich, and former director of the department for group therapy at the outpatient clinic in Bern. Known for his groundbreaking work in education, men’s issues, and conflict management, Guggenbühl has written over 17 influential books and captivated audiences with his lectures across all continents. Before working as a psychologist, he was trained as a classical guitarist in Mexico.This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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