Defining Generational Trauma Generational trauma, also referred to as transgenerational trauma, encapsulates the psychological distress and dysfunction that can be transmitted from one generation to another. This phenomenon occurs when traumatic experiences suffered by one generation affect the emotional, psychological, and social health of subsequent generations. The mechanisms behind generational trauma are complex and multifaceted, involving both hereditary and environmental factors. Children growing up in families with a history of neglect, abuse, or other forms of trauma often experience attachment […]
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