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When Family History Hurts: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Not all family discoveries are joyful. In this session, learn how to navigate painful truths—such as abuse, discrimination, or betrayal—with empathy and trauma-informed research strategies. We'll explore how to process difficult information, reframe narratives for healing, and share responsibly with others. This essential session provides both practical tools and emotional support for handling genealogy's most challenging moments. You'll leave equipped with techniques to honor both truth and compassion in genealogical storytelling, transforming potentially harmful discoveries into opportunities for healing and understanding.
