Intergenerational Trauma, Healing, and Collective Care
Psychology Today | 21.06.2026 03:08
The forced incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II remains one of the most profound violations of civil liberties in the history of the United States. While the barbed wire fences and guard towers came down decades ago, their psychological and emotional impact persists across generations. Today, growing attention to intergenerational trauma offers a deeper understanding of how such historical injustices shape identity, relationships, and well-being long after the events themselves have passed.
