Intergenerational Trauma: Healing Patterns Passed Down

What is Intergenerational Trauma?

Intergenerational trauma refers to trauma that transfers from survivors to subsequent generations through behavioral patterns, attachment styles, and even epigenetic changes. Research shows trauma can alter gene expression, affecting descendants who never experienced the original event.

How It Manifests

• Inherited anxiety and hypervigilance
• Attachment difficulties
• Emotional suppression or explosive expression
• Substance use patterns
• Difficulty trusting others

Breaking the Cycle

1. Recognize inherited patterns through reflection and journaling
2. Seek trauma-informed therapy
3. Practice new relationship patterns
4. Process family history through writing in your SatKarya diary
5. Build a chosen support network through SatKarya community