The Legacy of Trauma
The Legacy of Trauma What is Trauma? Trauma may occur in relation to any significantly distressing event. What constitutes a traumatic event can vary for different people. This may include physical or emotional injuries, life threat, accidents, assault, violence, major loss, serious illness or medical trauma, acute or chronic pain, social turmoil, natural disasters, war, and other types of events. The level of distress in the aftermath of the event would typically be high enough that you feel overwhelmed, trapped, fearful, shameful, helpless, and powerless. Living through such an event can negatively impact a person’s relationships, sense of self, feelings of…