Trauma, Resilience, and Empowerment: Descendants of Survivors of Nazi Persecution

Traumas can be passed from one generation to the next - this is well known – and hardly any group is so affected by this phenomenon as the descendants of people persecuted by the Nazis. But just how does this transfer take place? What role do family traditions and continued social practices play? Does genetics have an impact? Furthermore, can the cycle be broken?

The descendants of those persecuted by the Nazis can draw on unique resources and skills. They make significant contributions to p...