Somatic Therapies as an Imperative Addition to the Integrative Treatment of Intergenerational Trauma Healing Work
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Authors
Ravanbakhsh, Yalda
Issue Date
2024-10-24
Type
Capstone
Language
en
Keywords
intergenerational trauma , transmission , epigenetics , somatic therapies , constructive resilience
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Abstract
This capstone offers an overview of the nature of intergenerational trauma (IGT) and explores mechanisms for the transmission of IGT in select populations. Though IGT has impacted many populations and communities, the focus of this capstone reflects primarily on the experiences of Residential School and Holocaust survivors and explores ways in which select somatic psychotherapies could lend themselves to the holistic landscape of trauma healing. The objectives of this capstone include exploring the pervasiveness of the hallmarks of trauma across generations from a bio/psycho/social/spiritual perspective, the role of epigenetics in the expression of trauma over time, and the impact this can have on individuals, communities, and institutions/systems. A further purpose is to explore the neuroscience behind experiential approaches that aim to regulate the nervous system through the discharge and integration of internal constriction due to trauma. Additionally, this capstone will incorporate the concept of constructive resilience to create individual and social transformation in a way that is evolutionary, developmental, and integrative.
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
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