💥 What Is Trauma?

Understanding the Impact of Overwhelming Experiences

🌪️ Trauma Is…

Trauma is the emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope.

It’s not just what happened—it’s how your mind and body experienced it.

🚨 Common Causes of Trauma:

• Abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual)

• Neglect

• Accidents or injuries

• Natural disasters

• Witnessing violence or death

• Medical procedures or chronic illness

• Loss of a loved one

• Bullying or discrimination

  
  

🧠 Trauma Affects the Whole Body

When someone experiences trauma, their brain and nervous system may stay in “survival mode,” making it hard to feel safe, calm, or in control—even long after the event.

This can lead to:

• Trouble sleeping or concentrating

• Anxiety or panic

• Sadness, anger, or numbness

• Trust or relationship challenges

• Feeling “on edge” or easily overwhelmed

  
  

💡 Important Facts About Trauma:

• Trauma is personal: Two people may experience the same event, but only one may experience trauma. There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to respond.

  
  

• It’s not just in your head: Trauma affects the brain, body, emotions, and relationships.

  
  

• It can be invisible: You may not always “see” trauma on the outside.

  
  

🛠️ Healing From Trauma Is Possible

With the right support, people can feel safe, connected, and empowered again.

Healing can come from:

• Therapy (such as EMDR, CBT, or play therapy)

• Supportive relationships

• Mind-body practices (breathing, yoga, art, journaling)

• Time, safety, and self-compassion

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❤️ You Are Not Alone

Many people experience trauma. Many people heal. Help is available—and hope is real. Call today to set up an appointment a licensed therapist (860) 483-0360.