Abstract
Intergenerational trauma transmission, or trauma responses transmitted from parent to child through relational mechanisms, can be detrimental to both parents and children. The present study details a trauma-informed parenting intervention group. The curriculum for the group was created using research on trauma treatment, the neuroscience of parenting, and nervous system regulation. During the modules, parents reflected on their own experiences of being parented and connected those patterns to how they now interact with their own children. This pilot intervention study ran for eight weeks with a total of 7 participants (n = 7), including two couples. Using both quantitative and qualitative methods, researchers aimed to better understand both the outcomes of participation and the participants' experiences. Results indicated reduced symptoms of anxiety and stress, with improvement in couples' satisfaction and family resilience levels. These findings show promise for the delivery of trauma-informed group interventions for parents and the possible systemic benefits.