Drawing on psychodynamic theory, Fanon’s theory of phobogenesis (fear of the Black body), Black feminist theories, and Relational Cultural Theory, this presentation will interrogate the ways race, racism, and gender are navigated by a family when considering its past and present. Intergenerational trauma can affect individuals and families in different ways. Also known as transgenerational trauma, it is when trauma occurs to one generation, and the effects of that trauma are subsequently passed on through the. Moore will highlight the impact of his death on her paternal family, with an intensive exploration of its impact on the parenting approaches of her grandmother, and in turn her father, and its broader impact on the mental and emotional health of the family over time. Drawing on the mysterious death/murder of her paternal uncle in the 1950’s in Red Springs, North Carolina, Dr. Moore, PhD, LICSW, will share excerpts from her autoethnographic memoir work-in-progress that addresses the intricacies of understanding how a traumatic event shapes a family narrative of resilience and the persistence of mourning across two generations. “I think the essence of healing has been the effort to rewrite that narrative to something more loving, forgiving and kind.Lisa L. Intergenerational transmission of violence and abuse Patterns of traumatizing behavior (i.e. “My mother’s voice saying, ‘You’re worthless, you’re unlovable, you’re stupid,’ ” she said. Recognizing trauma in the interconnectedness of the world.
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