What is Trauma? Causes and Responses
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A simple dictionary definition describes trauma as “a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.” According to the American Psychology Academy, “Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock, and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.” What causes trauma? Trauma occurs differently in different circumstances. While it might be easy to dismiss trauma as only occurring in a large-scale event such as war and natural disasters, trauma can also be experienced on a much smaller scale. A motor vehicle accident that ended up with no...
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