Multigenerational trauma is trauma that gets passed down from those who directly experience an incident to subsequent generations. This type of trauma can impact an individual by encouraging suppressing emotions, normalizing toxic behavior, and other negative coping skills such as substance abuse. Known family involvement in traumatic events i.e. Holocaust, long term family violence, and racial and cultural discrimination are all signs of potential multigenerational trauma being present. This trauma can lead to anxiety, depression, substance abuse, suicide ideation, and more if proper mental health care is not seeked. Trauma-informed care is a key component when treating an individual suffering from multigenerational trauma.
Trauma-informed care includes helping those who have been exposed to horrific, terrifying and catastrophic events as well as those who have experienced micro traumas. Being aware of internal as well as external triggers and continuing to cultivate awareness around what our triggers are, helps us regulate our emotions as well as our reactions; known as trigger awareness. Tracking our triggers, what we’re successful with as well as what you’re needing to improve, can help keep us moving into post traumatic growth and away from post traumatic re-experiencing. Read More
In post traumatic growth, there are three key components: identify, challenge, and reframe. Identifying triggers, events, feelings, sensations, stressors and beliefs – identifying what’s realistic as well as accurate perceptions of oneself and experiences; versus, inaccurate perceptions based out of reality is the first step in post traumatic growth. Challenging triggers, events, feelings, sensations, stressors and beliefs – using skills such as thought-stopping, mindfulness, journaling and processing brings us one step closer to resolving our traumas is the second component. Lastly, there is responding to & replacing (reframing) triggers, events, stressors and beliefs – using the discoveries we make by challenging our experiences, we can begin to replace and reframe how we think, feel and behave by implementing the skills we’ve learned in the process of challenging.
Learning Objectives
1. Define Multigenerational trauma
2. Understand the impact of Multigenerational Trauma
3. Identify the signs of Multigenerational Trauma
4. Effects of Multigenerational Trauma
5. Discuss and develop trauma-informed practices, skills and tools to help those who’ve experienced Multigenerational trauma
6. Understand how to move forward with recovery from Multigenerational Trauma.
7. Comprehend and implement the “GROWTH FORMULA” to help move trauma into post traumatic growth (PTG)
About the Speaker
Joelle is a world renowned international speaker, psychotherapist, PTSD and trauma expert. Her passion is mentoring, coaching, and supporting people while overcoming struggles that are keeping them from living a meaningful and balanced life full of fulfillment, joy, and contentment. Joelle started JRM&A Inc. to help others discover their hopes, dreams and abilities to thrive through adversity, trauma and mental challenges. Her career highlights include being a guest speaker on ABC’s 60 Minutes: Beyond the Headlines, Switch YouTube Live host, HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient , and several Outstanding Achievement Awards for Top Female Executive.
CPD/CE
CPD / CE / NBCC credits available: 6
How do I receive these credits?
The participant must pass the multiple-choice test with a minimum score of 80%. There is a maximum of three attempts to achieve this.
The post-test is included in the price of the training.
Does my regulatory body accept the credits?
The CPD & CE credits awarded can be used towards your declaration to any governing regulatory body in your state or country, provided the content is relevant to your discipline.
Our trainings are accredited by:
– The CPD Group, London
– Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
– Australian Counselling Association
– National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)