Why Does Intergenerational Trauma Affect Us?

The video explores the concept of intergenerational trauma, highlighting stories from Holocaust and Indigenous survivors, and the impact on their descendants. It discusses research on trauma transmission, including epigenetic inheritance, and the ongoing effects of slavery on Black Americans. Therapeutic approaches to healing and breaking the cycle of trauma are also covered.

What is a common emotional pattern seen in descendants of trauma survivors?

• Increased self-esteem

• Heightened anxiety

• Lack of empathy

• Overconfidence

How did Brought Plenty's experience at the boarding school affect her later life?

• She became a cultural ambassador

• She struggled to express love to her children

• She forgot her native language

• She became a school teacher

What is epigenetic inheritance?

• The passing of physical traits through DNA

• The influence of environmental factors on gene expression

• The inheritance of wealth and property

• The transmission of cultural traditions

What term did Dr. Joy DeGruy use to describe the impact of historical trauma on the Black community?

• Post-traumatic slave syndrome

• Cultural dissonance

• Inherited trauma

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

What is one recommended approach to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma?

• Ignoring past issues

• Discussing past traumas openly

• Focusing solely on the future

• Avoiding therapy

Which therapy helps patients reframe traumatic experiences?

• Narrative exposure therapy

• Cognitive dissonance therapy

• Behavioral modification therapy

• Psychoanalytic therapy

What is the focus of the intergenerational trauma treatment model?

• Healing unresolved childhood trauma

• Improving physical fitness

• Increasing academic performance

• Enhancing memory retention