Understanding Trauma and Healing

Trauma refers to emotional or physical distress caused by a disturbing event or ongoing stress. It can have lasting effects on mental health and well-being, often requiring therapy and support for healing.

Trauma FAQ

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Who is affected by trauma?

Trauma can happen to anyone at any age. It affects everyone differently. You might have been caught up in the same frightening event as someone else and have a completely different reaction. What is trauma? Traumatic events are those that put you or someone close to you at risk of serious harm or death.

What is trauma & how does it affect a person?

Trauma refers to your response following an event that psychologically overwhelms you, often resulting in shock, denial, and changes in the body, mind, and behavior. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), trauma is an event you experience as harmful or life threatening.

How does a traumatic event affect a person?

The symptoms of trauma range from mild to severe. Many factors determine how a traumatic event affects a person, including: A person who has experienced trauma may feel: They may have emotional outbursts, find it difficult to cope with how they feel, or withdraw from others.

What are the different types of traumatic events?

Emotional trauma: The feelings traumatic events leave us with. Characterized by feeling unsafe in one’s body, emotional trauma can alter our brain function and lead to an overarching sense of hopelessness. Complex trauma: A series of traumatic events that can have a lasting impact. Secondary trauma.