I'm specifically looking at the intergenerational aspect of historical trauma in Native Americans and its relationship to adverse health outcomes (cortisol effects maybe?).
There's some great info re: relationship of HT to mental health issues (Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart, Eduardo/Bonnie Duran and Joseph Gone) and some re: Holocaust survivors (Baronowsky), but looking for more info and anything you might know of specifically related to physiologic changes? Many thanks!
Thank you, yes -- as I mentioned in my note, I've read her, the Duran's and Joseph Gone extensively -- she's one of my primary theorists for my work -- what a fascinating individual! Thanks so much for your comments -- em
On top of the secondary research I would also do primary research by visiting the Native American communities you are interested in and collecting some oral histories. I would also do archive work at hospitals in that area or other areas that have treated Native Americans. You might also be able to interview some people at these hospitals as well. In any case, you should be able to get some good leads on where to look next.
Also I just came across this article: http://gainscenter.samhsa.gov/atc/text/papers/trauma_paper.htm
There are some references in the bibliography that are relevant as well.
Hope that helps!
Eve
Hi Mary Elizabeth
Not sure if you're interested in material beyond the Native American experience, but here's a link to a paper by Pat Dudgeon (and colleagues), who has done a lot of work on trauma experienced by members of Australia's stolen generations.
http://www.indigenouspsychology.com.au/Assets/Files/AIPA-Living-on-the-Edge-web.pdf
The institute's Stewart Sutherland is also about to complete a PhD in this area, so let me know if you are interested and I'll send him you enquiry.
Regards
Pauline
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