Dr Karen Treisman: Inter-, trans- and multi-generational trauma, loss & wisdom

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A brilliant new day with Karen that focuses on some of the less frequently explored areas of trauma : inter-, trans-, and multigenerational as well as inherited and historical trauma will all be considered. This day can be attended as a stand alone session or it can be paired with a second new day with Karen in October 2024 on Organisational Trauma.

Content Summary:

Trauma is an umbrella and broad term, and we often focus in services around certain types of traumas; but the crucial area of intergenerational, multigenerational, transgenerational, inherited, and historical trauma is often less acknowledged or spoken about.

This day has a spotlight on intergenerational trauma at a collective, community, and society level such as within the context of genocide, war, and political oppression as well as exploring the concept and experience of intergenerational trauma within a family and parenting context.

This day is not focused on how to treat or intervene directly with intergenerational trauma (that is far beyond the breadth of a day and is multi layered with multiple different approaches which might be used) but rather intended to raise curiosity, awareness, understanding, and knowledge as to what it is, how it can show itself, how it can be transferred, some of the common patterns and themes, and why it is important to consider.

This day will support attendees to increase their knowledge and awareness in this area and give them more confidence when discussing it with people as well as honouring and respecting its presence and legacy. There will also be an acknowledgment around some of the critiques around and limitations of the field of intergenerational trauma.

We will also share different terms and ways of describing intergenerational trauma. There will be some examples of interweaving this understanding into tools such as a cultural genogram.

We will also discuss some of the aspects of intergenerational hope, wisdom, and of community and collective care.

Delivery Style:

There will be a combination of lecture style, small group discussions, analogies, metaphors, props, and interactive exercises.