The article also offers recommendations for healing and prevention of trauma in Indigenous communities. Studies have shown that this can affect the development of attachment and potentially contribute to the intergenerational transmission of trauma. This study benefits from highly ecologically valid data obtained from low-socioeconomic status, racial/ethnic minority parents through one-on-one in-depth interviews and interpreted with the aid of community stakeholders through a community-based participatory research approach.Īdverse childhood experiences qualitative research resilience trauma. The Trauma Cycle and Intergenerational Trauma From defining the trauma cycle and examining its causes, to the effects of intergenerational trauma on self-perception and relationships, we delve into acknowledgment, seeking help, and building supportive connections as means of breaking the cycle. How does trauma affect Indigenous families across generations This article reviews the literature on intergenerational, historical and complex trauma, and discusses the implications for Indigenous families' well-being and resilience. Our findings illuminate protective factors and family strengths that are important to build upon when developing and implementing interventions to promote resilience among parents and children exposed to early adversity. Parents' suggestions for intervention are also presented. The book eloquently introduces readers to the concept of intergenerational trauma, depicting how unresolved emotional wounds traverse across generations. Themes from these interviews describe the potential intergenerational cycle of ACEs and key factors that can break that cycle, including parent aspirations to make children's lives better and parent nurturance and support. Interviews were analyzed for emergent themes and shared with parents from the community to ensure relevance and proper interpretation.

By cultivating a healthy relationship with anger, making space for all. A parent’s unresolved trauma can affect a child’s well-being. We conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 11 low-income, urban parents of young children who had experienced ACEs. 4 ways to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. We sought to understand (1) parents' experiences of ACEs, (2) the perceived impact on parenting, (3) protective factors that buffer ACEs potential negative impact, and (4) supports and services that can reduce the number and severity of ACEs and promote resilience among children exposed to early adversity. Breaking the Cycle Intergenerational Trauma. These negative effects may be prevented by resilience promoting environments that include protective caregiving relationships. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including trauma exposure, parent mental health problems, and family dysfunction, put children at risk for disrupted brain development and increased risk for later health problems and mortality.

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