Different types of trauma such as intergenerational trauma, childhood trauma, patriarchal trauma and so on all can leave an indelible mark on an individuals brain circuitry, which can manifest in psychological or somatic symptoms. More research studies have found traumatic episodes which impact our parents can be inherited by our children.

Find out exactly what markers in the brain show the impact of trauma by reading our curated guide.

What Is the Effect of Trauma on the brain?Download

Intergenerational trauma has become almost a buzz word in recent times but how much do we really know about it? There are more questions than answers. Even after working with clients impacted by this type of trauma, you may still wonder:

  • How exactly have our parents, grandparents, our ancestors been impacted by it?

  • What does generational and historical trauma look like within a south Asian context?

  • What does a trauma informed approach actually look like?

  • How do we know which clinical approaches are the best for our clients, when there is so little research out there?

Take a look at the resources below, which include curated downloadable PDF's, articles and literature.

Intergenerational Trauma in the South Asian Diaspora Series of Articles by Dr Rima Lamba

What is the impact of trauma on the brain?

Intergenerational Trauma in Second Generation Afghan American Males By Niazi, Abid Wice Mohammad

The psychological impact of trauma

The intergenerational transmission of intimate partner violence in Bangladesh By Islam TM, Tareque I, Tiedt A. D & Hoque N

Social Unconscious and Transgenerational Trauma from Colonial Past in Asian Leaders By Binayak Bagchi

Intergenerational transmission of child maltreatment: Predictors of child emotional maltreatment among 11 to 17 years old children residing in communities of Karachi, Pakistan By Lakhdir et al

Sri Lankan Tamil Families in Canada: Problems, Resiliency, and Intergenerational Solidarity By Vappu Tyyskä

Healing of intergenerational trauma