Susanne Hasenfuss: "Transgenerative Weitergabe von Kriegstraumata"

How do the traumatic experiences of the war generation continue to shape their descendants decades later? The lecture examines the mechanisms of transgenerational transmission of trauma and its emotional and psychological effects on the children and grandchildren of war survivors. It will also look at the current situation, such as coping with flight, displacement and war experiences in today's crisis areas, the consequences of which are already visible in families. In addition, ways to heal and strengthen resilience are shown in order to break the cycle of passing on. A highly topical subject with a view to the past and present. 

The "Topographies of Terror" serve as an intensive and critical examination of Nazi ideology and its time, particularly using regional examples. The lecture series is also generally dedicated to the phenomenon of dictatorship, authoritarian governance and their negative consequences for the open and free life of societies. In 2025, the liberation from National Socialism 80 years ago will be the occasion for various events.

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