Types of Trauma
a single traumatic event that is limited in time.
Acute Trauma
affects one family across two or more generations.
Intergenerational trauma
long-term impacts on health and well-being.
What are ACEs?
involves repeated, chronic trauma within a child’s caregiving system
Complex trauma
Parents may have been victims of childhood trauma.
Intergenerational / Parent trauma
the potential to reduce leading causes of death and mental health challenges, health risk behaviors
What are positive childhood experiences?
prolonged, collective suffering impacting communities across generations and harming cultural identity, wellbeing, and resilience.
Historical trauma
loss of a caregiver or close relationship (e.g., sibling, grandparent) not due to death.
Traumatic separation
the experience of multiple traumatic events.
Chronic trauma
stressful impact or emotional pain experienced as a result of witnessing or experiencing racism, discrimination, or structural prejudice.
Racial trauma