Some Thoughts About Intergenerational Trauma, Epigenetics, and Resilience

The effects of trauma can echo across generations, but so can resilience. Intergenerational trauma suggests that extreme stress may leave lasting imprints, but are these changes solely damaging, or can they be adaptive? This session explores how our histories shape us—biologically and emotionally—and how understanding these effects can inform healing, including through innovative approaches like psychedelic-assisted therapy.