Die impak van intergeneratiewe trauma. Verkennende perspektiewe tesame met enkele pastorale kantaantekeninge

Abstract

The article focuses on the process of the transmission of trauma within succeeding
generations. Typical behaviour and symptoms are highlighted. A summary of typical
characteristics of a dysfunctional family is presented, followed by a literature study
on the history of research on the theme of intergenerational trauma. Some parallels
with a typical dysfunctional home are drawn. The focus then shifts to a pastoral model
for counselling family members who suffer from the results of intergenerational trauma.
This model is based mainly on four therapeutic models presented in the literature regarding
the counselling of victims of intergenerational trauma and dysfunctional families.

Acta Theologica Vol. 2 2007: pp. 1-22