Change the Story: Break the Cycle

This documentary training film explores intergenerational trauma affecting parents and babies (0-24 months).

The film explains intergenerational trauma and how it affects mothers, parents and babies, and reveals the latest research findings and treatments available. Featuring expert contributors and animations of real case scenarios, the film provides practical tips and signs to spot when dealing with Intergenerational trauma.

The South East Perinatal Mental Health team is proud to present
Change the Story: Break the Cycle

“Change the Story: Break the Cycle is a training documentary which follows on from our ‘What is CPTSD?’ film. It combines interviews with experts in this field as well as animation and archive footage to explore the transgenerational transmission of trauma and highlights how all health care professionals can make small simple changes to their practise to make big positive differences for their patients. It also highlights the important of trauma informed approaches in health care settings.”

Jenny Walsh – South East Clinical Lead for Perinatal Mental Health

Liz Cullen – Head of Clinical Programmes, Mental Health

“Change the Story: Break the Cycle reveals the extraordinary potential that recent science is offering us to improve health and reduce human suffering now and for generations to come, by nurturing and supporting mothers, parents and babies during pregnancy and in the first few years.”

Dr Alain Gregoire – Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist

“This film is an important summary of the growing research evidence that taking intergenerational trauma seriously matters for the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the nation. By using real world cases the film illustrates there is a crucial window of opportunity in an infant’s life to ensure optimal conditions for growth and development. Simple steps to support parents and those that work with young children mean we can all ‘change the story’ for the better. ”
Dr Hannah Wilson – Consultant Perinatal Clinical Psychologist

“The perinatal period represents a unique opportunity to break the intergenerational cycle of maltreatment and abuse, thereby improving the psychological and physical outcomes of the next generation. Understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma can help healthcare providers and other professionals working with perinatal populations to provide more effective support and interventions, thereby promoting healthier and more resilient families and communities.”
Dr Cerith Waters – Senior Lecturer and Research Director