Healing Trauma Can You Inherit Trauma?
Jul 1, 2024
Explore how trauma can be inherited from previous generations, impacting one's stress responses. Discover the interplay of genetics and family dynamics in shaping mental well-being. Delve into the complexities of inherited trauma beliefs and the multi-layered nature of trauma healing.
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Trauma Inheritance Mechanisms
- Trauma can be inherited through both genetics and family environment.
- Parents' trauma symptoms and parenting styles deeply impact children's development and stress responses.
Genetic Expression in Trauma
- Trauma influences genetic expression through DNA methylation.
- Both mothers and fathers pass trauma-linked genetic changes to offspring.
Inherited Cortisol Regulation
- Children of trauma survivors show altered cortisol levels reflecting inherited stress sensitivity.
- Lower cortisol with heightened receptor sensitivity prepares offspring for stressful environments.