
E73: ADHD and Generational Trauma: Pathways to Healing with Christina and Katie
The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLEShow Notes
Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today we are talking about intergenerational trauma and ADHD. We talk through various things related to intergenerational trauma, emotional disconnect, and intergenerational relationships. We explore the definition and impact of intergenerational trauma, highlighting difficulties faced by older generations in acknowledging and addressing mental health. We explore the benefit of empathy, patience, and the ongoing efforts it might take to bridge the communication gap in these relationships.
Katie and I talk about:
How does intergenerational trauma impact subsequent generations?
What is the correlation between trauma and ADHD?
How can we bridge the communication gap between different generations?
What are effective strategies for setting boundaries and managing expectations in generational relationships?
Resources for After the Show:
Read: The Dig Deeper Blog, especially: ADHD & Polyvagal Theory: Making sense of the link between ADHD and trauma.
The OG: The ADHD Resource Hub, esp. Family life, parenting & solutions that work.
Find Katie (CRPO #11244): Website | Instagram
Find Christina (CRPO #3908): Website | Find a Therapist | Get Assessed by an NP in Ontario | Instagram | TikTok | X
A gentle reminder that this is not therapy, and Christina nor Katie are not your therapist. If you need more one on one support or treatment, please check out the links posted above or our Resources page on our website..
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