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“I had a recurring nightmare that I was being chased by Nazis”

May 30, 2023 | Written by Michelle Goodman | Featuring Galit Atlas, PhD, and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD

Anxiety and fear are as familiar to American Jews as their own ancestors. But revisiting the past can help disrupt generational trauma and lead to joy.

Generational trauma, epigenetics, and mental health

January 27, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Research suggests the trauma of past generations may be passed down and can even alter our genes. Learn more about how this can affect mental health.

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