Is it yours? How You May Be Affected by Intergenerational Trauma

It can be hard to imagine that something that happened to our great-grandparents or even further back could still impact us today. Generational trauma, the notion that events from the past could stretch across generations and influence us today seems almost unbelievable. Understanding and breaking the cycle of generational trauma is complex and must be fully understood before trauma treatment …

Support groups deal with shared trauma

Trauma Affects Everyone

Yes, you’re suffering from trauma. As trauma is a universal part of life, you have suffered or are suffering from its impact. Therapists have referred to types of trauma as “little T” trauma or “Big T” trauma to discuss the severity of its impact.  Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event where we perceive ourselves as “unsafe”. During …