[015] Healing through Generational Trauma

Generational patterns have been receiving a lot of attention in the mental health field. We are learning that influences on mental health can arise far before we are born.In this episode, Dr. Shainna, licensed mental health counselor, educator, and advocate highlights the opportunity to improve mental wellness by understanding generational patterns, recognizing generational trauma, and choosing generational healing . Key insights, activities, and resources are shared to help you cultivate mental wellness for yourself, and for your lineage.

This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for mental health counseling. If you are experiencing a mental health concern, please seek professional help.

To learn more visit www.DrShainna.com or connect on instagram and facebook @drshainna.

Mental Wellness Practice Resources:

Designing Healthy Boundaries

The Self-Love Workbook

The Self-Love Workbook for Teens

The Self-Love Planner

Luna Finds Love Everywhere

Find a Mental Health Provider:

National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Mental Health Lifeline

Open Path

Therify

Melanin & Mental Health

Inclusive Therapists

Therapy for Black Girls

Asian Mental Health Collective

General Resources:

Mental Health America Toolkit

NAMI support groups

The National Institute of Mental Heath

Psychology Today

National Institute on Mental Health

Mental Health America

The Child Mind Institute

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