Generational trauma: Examples, causes, risk factors, treatment - Insider


7/20/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 9 months ago
by Willa Hart, Aaron Sternlicht

Generational, or intergenerational, trauma occurs when trauma is passed down through generations due to a mix of genetics and environmental factors.

A traumatic event is terrible in the moment, but as anyone who has experienced trauma knows, it doesn't stop there: The emotional and physical ramifications last for weeks, months, and even years. B… [+10994 chars]

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