The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma

Canadian residential schools is an incredibly dark chapter in our history. The oppression of Indigenous people has led to negative consequences across generations. The resulting impact of intergenerational trauma has negatively impacted Indigenous people's daily lives, including damage to families, unresolved thoughts and emotions about traumatic events, parenting challenges, alcohol and substance abuse, and mental health issues. Unfortunately, these negative consequences of residential schools are still being experienced today.

This video is an introductory video in our Indigenous Mental Health series, as voiced by Jasmine Peterson, a Psychological Associate at Sullivan + Associates Clinical Psychology, and a woman of Indigenous descent. It explores some of the root causes of the pervasive mental health concerns in Indigenous populations and communities. Specifically, there is discussion about intergenerational trauma and the impacts of colonial contact and colonization on the First Peoples of Turtle Island. Many of the issues Indigenous people face today are a direct result of these early experiences – experiences that might not be their own but those of their ancestors.

[SbudaUnlocked]

This is Powerful. I'm from south africa and this opened my eyes to some of the thing we dealt with in the past and the impact it has now.

[ksbhalen]

An excellent insight about intergenerational trauma against indigenous people, in fact an eye opener after a series of serious injustice to these innocent people were made by those in authority and powers. May God will liberate those affected by a systematic recovering process from the experts in the given field through structured treatments both scientifically and psychologically. Also, thanks to Jasmine Peterson, particularly to Sullivan & Associates to produce this awareness and educate others about the predicaments affecting the indigenous people for generations.

[maryhanke]

Idk why YouTube recommended me this now but still, it’s good to hear the way my families traumatic history has it’s affects today

[ootenba]

Thank you for sharing (even though I am from Sephardi / Spanish inquisition ancestry here, its really helpful) 💛 Loved the detailed and clear explanation 🤍🤍

[canaanatkinson]

Thank you for giving a keen insight to residing in Canada while still being a US Citizen.

[KillerCammy]

Such a fantastic video, sharing for others to learn.

[sautjuitschool]

Thank you for this very informative presentation.

[annabellemichaud]

this was such a good educational video, thank you so much.

[marslipton]

intergenerational trauma is not just specific to indigenous people. if i ever have an offspring, he or she might or might not feel the pain i've gone through and i do not wish that to anyone

[matthewsalmon]

You should title this as affecting indigenous populations in Canada - as you segwayed into this pretty early

[SKILONE]

This is still happening in the child welfare system...look at Manitoba.

[TheToolBoxWhisperer]

The concept of intergenerational trauma, also known as transgenerational trauma, first emerged in the context of studying the children of Holocaust survivors in the 1960s. Canadian psychiatrist Vivian M. Rakoff and her colleagues observed high rates of psychological distress among this group, leading them to theorize that the effects of trauma could be transmitted across generations.

While there's no single group solely promoting intergenerational trauma, various mental health professionals, community organizations, and social justice advocates have contributed to its growing recognition.

Ask yourself why social justice groups would be partnering with mental health professionals to promote theories as fact.

[TheToolBoxWhisperer]

Why do you debate me on these topics yet erase my comments when they prove you wrong?

[TheToolBoxWhisperer]

Have you ever caught yourself feeling sorry for yourself over something not that serious? It is common human nature. People like to feel sorry for themselves. However, it is childish and shows an undisciplined mind. The difference between being a victim and being stronger for having lived through adversity is just a choice.
I am shocked that a medical professional would promote theories as fact and purposefully use peoples victimhood to promote their business.