JJ's Clinical Connections
Join Zepf Center leaders each month as they deep dive into the world of behavioral health. Hosted by Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Jennifer Jancsin, each episode features conversations about cutting-edge care, top-notch professionals, and innovative practices in mental health and substance use treatment.
JJ's Clinical Connections
Breaking the Cycle: Generational Trauma, Culture & Mental Health
Welcome to JJ's Clinical Connections! Connecting you to clinical topics.
As we celebrate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, we're taking a closer look at the complex and often unspoken topic of generational trauma, especially within communities where mental health hasn’t always been openly addressed.
To lead us through this conversation, we're joined by Director of Youth Services Leslie LeFevre and Manager of Youth Therapy Amy Eastwood. These trauma-informed clinicians help us explore how cultural norms have shaped silence around mental health for many families, and how today’s generation is working to change that. We also discuss how trauma presents differently in children, and the deep impact a parent’s mental health can have on their child’s development and wellbeing.
Whether you’re breaking cycles in your own life or working to support others, this conversation is full of insight, compassion, and real-world experience.
Episode Resources
The Sanctuary Model - Trauma-informed Care
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