The cycle of trauma that is passed down through families is known as generational trauma. It is the transfer of trauma and its effects from one generation to the next. Causes of generation trauma include natural disasters, displacement, enslavement, systemic racism, war, oppression, and genocide. Read on to learn more about generational trauma and breaking the cycle.
Read MoreBearing witness to the violence, climate change, and suffering in the world makes most of us feel helpless, powerless, and frustrated. When you scroll through social media or watch the news, you are exposed to all that is going wrong both locally and on a global scale. You may question how anything you do to help can possibly make a difference. For children and teenagers who have almost as much access to news as adults, this can lead to fear, confusion, and anxiety.
Read MoreThe Fourth of July is a traditional day of celebration, patriotism, and unity. For those living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), such as veterans, survivors of war, witnesses of gun violence and other traumatic experiences, the Fourth of July can be an incredibly difficult time.
Read MoreTrauma has an enormous impact on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether it stems from a single event or a series of incidents over time, emotional trauma can trigger a significant shift in the way an individual perceives themselves and the world around them.
Read MoreThe trauma bond is the dysfunctional attachment a victim feels for their abuser. It develops when there are incidents of abuse and also occasional good times here and there between the abuse. This article focuses on the trauma bond in an intimate partner relationship.
Read More
