Hidden Burdens: Creative Techniques for Understanding and Addressing Clients’ Transgenerational Trauma

ABSTRACT

This article provides an overview of considerations related to counseling transgenerational trauma survivors. Creative counseling interventions are discussed as an effective way to support those navigating generational trauma issues. Specific creative counseling techniques are presented along with detailed directions for applying these techniques. A case study application and considerations for future research are also provided.

KEYWORDS:

• Transgenerational trauma
• generational trauma
• creative
• treatment
• mental health counseling
• art therapy
• expressive arts

Disclosure statement

The authors report there are no competing interests to declare(s).