What exactly is trauma? How many people actually carry trauma in their bodies? How do we know the actual source of our trauma’s when it’s not a specific event that happened? What if the source of one’s trauma is intergenerational—passed down from previous generations? In today’s episode, we take a deeper look at these difficult questions that need answers in order to heal on the personal and collective level in society. Show notes: The Definition of Trauma - 01:46 Traumatic Pattern of Dysregulation - 06:00 Dissociation is A Survival Strategy - 10:13 The Statistics Might be Wrong - 18:10 First Ever Glimpse of Intergenerational Trauma - 23:06 To learn more visit www.psychiatryinstitute.com *** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review. Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com If you’re a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/ If you’re interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com For provider education reach out to: info@psychiatryinstitute.com For patient care reach out to: info@psychiatrycenters.com