The book Breaking Intergenerational Cycles of Repetition can still be a potential source of post-traumatic growth. The book is structured around identity, legacy, and memory, all essential components of post-traumatic growth. In the book, various authors from around the world bring unique perspectives on how individuals and communities can heal from the effects of historical trauma (Gobodo-Madikizela, 2016). The authors explore how individuals can use their stories to make sense of trauma and create a path for a more positive future. Additionally, Marshall & Cabecinha-Alati (2022) explore how communities can work together to create a healthier, more resilient environment through collective memory and understanding. By providing tools and strategies to help individuals and communities heal and grow, the book can be a great resource for those looking to foster post-traumatic growth.
Some key authors that influenced my understanding of collective trauma were Wendy Lambourne and David Niyonzima. The authors developed chapter 15 of the book, Breaking Cycles of Trauma and Violence: Psychosocial Approaches to Healing and Reconciliation in Burundi (Gobodo-Madikizela, 2016). The key lessons about collective trauma were that Wendy Lambourne and David Niyonzima learned the importance of both psychosocial and spiritual approaches to healing and the need for reconciliation. They illustrated these lessons through examples of their work in Burundi, where they had helped create a safe space for victims of violence and trauma; victims to come together and share their stories, process their emotions, and find ways to heal (Gobodo-Madikizela, 2016). They also showed how they facilitated spiritual healing by bringing together people of different faiths and beliefs to help in the reconciliation process. Their work illustrated that collective trauma and violence can be addressed and healed through psychosocial and spiritual approaches and that reconciliation is possible when everyone involved is willing to work together.
References
Gobodo-Madikizela, P. (2016). Breaking intergenerational Cycles of Repetition: A Global Dialogue on Historical Trauma and Memory. Verlag Barbara Budrich, 1–383. Web.
Marshall, C., & Cabecinha-Alati, S. (2022). Victim-to-victim intergenerational cycles of child maltreatment: A systematic scoping review of theoretical frameworks. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Resilience, 9(1). Web.