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Transgenerational trauma, the inevitable consequence of war
Traumatic events such as conflict and war generate transgenerational trauma and affect individuals, families and the society in many different ways, both directly and indirectly. Transgenerational traumatology is a rapidly evolving field of psychology that has attracted significant attention in recent years and seeks to find solutions to overcome the effects of trauma. Research on transgenerational trauma began in the 1960s in the context of Holocaust survivors. Since then, scientists have struggled to understand the long-term impact – psychological, social and cultural – that violent conflicts have, not only on the individual but also on his family and society as a whole. Intergenerational trauma theories emphasize the fact that trauma is not limited to individuals who experience and witness…

