Intergenerational trauma occurs when multiple generations of a family feel the effects of past traumatic events. These effects can be emotional or physical. Traumatic events can influence a person’s ...

Intergenerational trauma refers to the apparent transmission of trauma between generations of a family. People who experienced adverse childhood experiences growing up, or who survived historical ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can be developed after a shocking or traumatic event or situation. PTSD affects millions of adults and adolescents in the United ...

Woven throughout most of this newsletter is the understanding that our past informs our present. It shows up in the choices we make, our relationships, our work. No corner of our lives goes untouched ...

You're probably aware that your parents help shape who you are, but that effect runs deeper for those experiencing what is known as intergenerational trauma. Intergenerational trauma, also known as ...

The idea that trauma can be transmitted across generations — originating with long-dead relatives and passed down to future great-grandchildren — can be a difficult concept to grasp. But with regular ...

Can the trauma of a parent rewrite the mental health of a child born decades later? A new compelling study reveals that ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which focuses on raising awareness of violence that affects millions of individuals and families worldwide. Domestic abuse is a complex issue with ...

Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) is a crime which affects all aspects of victims/survivors’ lives, with consequences which are far reaching and long-lasting. CRSV may cause physical and ...