This article delves deep into the mental and emotional issues suffered by Native Americans resulting from “lifespan trauma,” experienced as chronic unresolved grief. The authors call for additional community-based research driven by Native people and a community involved healing model.
Healing the American Indian Soul Wound
“Historical Trauma,” as described by the authors, is generational trauma suffered by Native American peoples in generation after generation. This article presents a linear timeframe of the historical events leading to generational trauma. It is multifaced and presents in physical and mental health issues resulting from health disparities, historical loss of sustenance, and loss of identity.