We’ve all heard of ‘generational curses’. But did you know that a growing body of research finds that it’s possible for trauma to pass through generations?
“This research implies that the experiences of your ancestors can have real impact on your physical and mental health,” says PACEs Connection CEO Ingrid Cockhren. Cockhren co-hosts the “History. Culture. Trauma.” podcast with Mathew Portell, PACEs Connection director of education and outreach, on Thursday, January 12 at 1 p.m. PT; 4 p.m. ET.
In this week's episode, Cockhren and Portell discuss how trauma is passed from generation to generation, including in their own families. Cockhren says this phenomenon of your ancestors’ experiences having an impact on your physical and mental health is known as intergenerational transmission of trauma, and is part of the science of epigenetics.
“Research in this area dates back to the 1960's when scientists were studying the effects of the Holocaust on descendants of survivors,” she explains.
Cockhren and Portell will also discuss what can be done to mitigate the impact of intergenerational transmission of trauma on families.
Find your podcast provider and click on the link below to listen in live on Thursday, January 12 at 1 p.m. PT; 4 p.m. ET, or to listen at your convenience after the show airs.
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