Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
Intergenerational trauma involves passing down the impact of trauma from one generation to the next. This transmission occurs when the psychological wounds of a traumatic event, like abuse or neglect, affect family dynamics, influencing both direct individuals and their descendants. The consequences may include maladaptive coping mechanisms, dysfunctional relationships, and mental health challenges. The cycle…
Fight or flight Cycle
This is me at 3 with my Grandma (my dad’s mom) – this grandma and my other one (my mom’s mom) were an important figure in my childhood because when my parents fought my dad would send me to my grandparents for help and I would stay with Grandma and Grandpa would help my dad…