M7 Discussion - Historical Trauma in Children and Families
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Experiences of genocide, racial violence, forced migration, and other traumatic events can have lasting effects, not just on the individuals who endured the traumas, but on their ancestors. Learn more about historical and generational trauma by watching the following short videos before posting to the discussion area:
· What Is Historical Trauma? (5 minutes in length, captioned) https:
extension.umn.edu/trauma-and-healing/historical-trauma-and-cultural-healing
· How Do People Experience Historical Trauma? (6 minutes in length, captioned, 7 sec) https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjJUQlodh0g
· What Is Cultural Healing? (5 minutes in length, captioned) https:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1o7ls7JnxA
After you have viewed the videos, post a response to each of the questions:
1. In your own words, explain historical trauma. Reflect on what it means to you.
2. How might historical trauma impact a relationship between an elder (parent, grandparent, etc.) and a child and/or effect child-raising practices in general?
3. Describe a racial microaggression that you have witnessed in a social interaction, human service practice setting, or educational setting. How did you feel about the microaggression and how did you respond? If a child or teen experienced microaggressions on a daily or weekly basis, what do you think the cumulative impact might be?
4. How might you implement culturally-responsive strategies in working with people who have experienced historical trauma? If you are unsure, what resources (including people) could you draw upon to help you?
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owser. Answer all the questions. Please provide a reference sheet.