Understanding Intergenerational Trauma

Until recent times, Intergenerational trauma (also known as transgenerational or multigenerational trauma) has been an obscure concept with little attention being given to its lasting impact.

Intergenerational trauma is defined as trauma that is passed down from those who directly experience an incident to later generations and is sometimes strengthened within those generations. Many clinicians may view breaking this cycle as a daunting process, however, empowerment for clinicians and clients can occur with thorough knowledge.