Transgenerational Trauma: The Slavery and Nazi Holocausts
2 hour seminar
Seminar Overview:
Both as a Second Generation Nazi Holocaust Survivor and a Psychologist involved in the support of others affected by mental trauma for over thirty years, I have become all too aware of the potential for the impact of traumatic events to be transmitted across generations. Drawing from my professional work and personal experience including my contribution to the BBC documentary ‘My Family, the Holocaust and Me’ with Rob Rinder, I have developed this 3-hour seminar focusing on Transgenerational Trauma.
Utilising case studies developed in collaboration with colleagues deeply affected by the Slavery holocaust, film footage* and experiential discussion, this powerful introductory seminar explorers these challenging human experiences.
* including some of my contributions to the BBC documentary, “My Family, The Holocaust and Me“
Aims of Seminar:
- To enhance understanding of psychological trauma
- To develop awareness of the possible impact of this trauma
- To increase understanding of the nature of Transgenerational Trauma
- To enhance knowledge of the models of transmission across generations of trauma
- To explore approaches to recovery and healing
Outline of Seminar:
What is Psychological Trauma?
Possible Impact of Trauma:
- Anxiety/Depression
- Acute Stree Disorder/Injury
- Post-Traumatic Stree Disorder/Injury
- Haunting
What is Transgenerational Trauma and How is it Transmitted?
- Psychological
- Family/Social/Cultural
- Biological – Epigenetics
Two Illustrative Case Studies:
- The Slavery Holocaust
- The Nazi Holocaust
How Do We Heal?
- Social Support/Solidarity/Activism
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Spirituality
BBC Two-Part Documentary: My Family, The Holocaust and Me, available for viewing on BBC iPlayer