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    Trauma-informed Care

    Clinical Practices, Recovery and Social Supports

    I14 - It Did Not Start With You, But It Can End With You

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025
    2:45 PM – 3:45 PM ET
    Location: 115A

    Unrestricted Education Sponsor 
    NASW CCB ACCME ANCC APA NY-SW NY-MHC NADAAC NBCC
    Slavery, racial trauma, discrimination, and segregation have left deep scars across generations, shaping beliefs and behaviors that continue to affect us today. Originally meant for survival, these inherited teachings now hinder our progress, perpetuating cycles of trauma. To move forward, we must acknowledge and break free from these negative legacies, healing from the past to create a brighter, more equitable future. Strategies for lessening the impact of intergenerational/historical trauma will also be discussed along with best self-care strategies for overall wellness for clients and providers. By shedding these burdens, we empower ourselves and future generations to thrive.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of what Intergenerational Trauma entails, its definition, and how it is passed down through generations as well as the profound effects it takes on individuals' mental health and their ability to engage in healthy interpersonal relationships.
    • Participants will examine how various attachment styles impact the transmission and perpetuation of Intergenerational Trauma within families.
    • Participants will identify the historical and cultural roots of Intergenerational Trauma and how these experiences shape beliefs, teachings, and family dynamics.
    • Participants will explore effective strategies and skills to break generational curses and alleviate the burdens of Intergenerational Trauma within families and communities.
    • Participants will examine the role that resiliency plays in healing from intergenerational trauma with particular attention to techniques of self-care for those working with trauma survivors.