Is Generational Trauma Impacting Your Life & Relationships?


Is Generational Trauma Impacting Your Life & Relationships?


Generational trauma is a term that has been gaining more attention in recent years, and for good reason. It refers to the psychological effects of trauma that extend beyond the person who originally experienced it, passed down to subsequent generations through behaviors, beliefs, and even genetics. But how does this unseen burden influence your life and relationships? And more importantly, how can you begin to heal?

8 Ways Chaos & Uncertainty Impacts Your Mental Health


Chaos and uncertainty disrupt routines, create a great deal of unpredictability, and leave us feeling unprepared for what lies ahead. For individuals prone to anxiety, this can signal danger, kicking the brain into overdrive as it searches for solutions to regain control. But when a solution isn’t immediate or apparent, the body’s stress response can stay activated, leading to physical symptoms like a racing heart or muscle tension, alongside constant worry.

If this sounds familiar, understanding your anxiety triggers can help. Below, we break down eight common ways chaos feeds anxiety and offer ways to cope.


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