Additionally, within the family systems approach therapists are able to redirect and help heal pain from intergenerational trauma by utilizing 4 strategies: use of culture informed treatment, interruption of unhealthy family communication patterns, giving trauma a voice within the family, and helping parents offer ...

What is an example of intergenerational trauma?

A classic example of transgenerational trauma would be childhood abuse that causes a cycle of abuse and anxiety in ongoing generations. Other types of trauma that could cause intergenerational trauma include things like: extreme poverty. a sudden or violent death of a family member.

What does intergenerational trauma feel like?

A family might seem emotionally numb or have strong hesitancies about discussing feelings. A family might see discussing feelings as a sign of weakness. Another family might have trust issues with “outsiders” and seem continually conflictual.