Tackling Generational Trauma in 2025
"No it's not." Three tiny words, spoken in a small voice from a small body, manage to trigger the 44-year-old me more often than I'd like to admit. Generational trauma isn't just a buzzword anymore—it's a conversation happening everywhere, from therapy offices to parenting podcasts to group chats. In 2025, more and more parents in the U.S. and Canada are waking up to the realization that the anxiety, emotional reactivity, or shutdowns they experience aren't just personality quirks—they're patterns. And they're often inherited.
The good news? These patterns aren't permanent. In fact, this year we're seeing a major shift toward healing—thanks in part to growing awareness of polyvagal theory, attachment styles, and a surge in somatic and trauma-informed therapies.