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 does Bill Kugelman remember about his teenage years in Poland?

How does intergenerational trauma affect children of trauma survivors?

What are some emotional or behavioral patterns associated with intergenerational trauma?

Describe the experiences of the Indigenous woman mentioned in the text.

What impact does the trauma of parents have on their children according to psychologist Fabiana Franco?

What is the concept of epigenetic inheritance as discussed in the text?

What recommendations do therapists make to address intergenerational trauma?