Rachel Yehuda
Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience of Trauma
Rachel Yehuda, PhD, is an Endowed Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience of Trauma. She is also Director of Mental Health at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Yehuda is a recognized leader in the field of traumatic stress studies, PTSD, and intergenerational trauma. In 2019, Dr. Yehuda was elected to the National Academy of Medicine for her seminal contributions to understanding the psychological and biological impact of traumatic stress. In 2020, Dr. Yehuda established and now directs the Center for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research.
Presentation Three with Q & A - Rachel Yehuda Intergenerational Trauma As Ancestral Wisdom:Reframing Of Epigenetic Changes Following Trauma And Treatment Approaches
Intergenerational trauma carries profound implications for individuals and society. However, the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are not well understood, and certainly, their interpretation has been challenging. This presentation will explore biological and clinical findings of trauma and intergenerational trauma, highlighting epigenetic mechanisms, which likely reflect mechanisms of resilience and adaptation. We'll discuss how this knowledge may inform mental health treatment, including how novel approaches, like psychedelic therapy, might be used to provide meaningful perspectives for trauma survivors and those feeling the burdens of intergenerational trauma.
Learning Outcomes:
1.Understand the complexities of intergenerational trauma and its biological underpinnings
2.Explore the concept of resilience in the context of trauma and epigenetic adaptations
3.Discuss implications for mental health treatment, including emerging therapies like psychedelic-assisted therapy
4.Consider the societal implications of intergenerational trauma as ancestral wisdom, and potential pathways for social change.
