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Trauma

Trauma is something unexpected that causes a great deal of distress and that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. What matters most when it comes to the impact of trauma is the person’s interpretation of the event, rather than the nature of the event itself. Trauma can be a single event (for example, a road traffic accident) or a series of events (for example, domestic abuse). Trauma affects people in different ways. People who have survived trauma often perceive the world and other people as dangerous, feel unsafe, become avoidant and experience high levels of anxiety. Trauma can also have a negative effect on people’s relationships, their mood, sleep and self-worth. Making sense of trauma can take time, however recovery is possible.

Trauma is associated with:
Trauma

Trauma

Trauma

Trauma is something unexpected that causes a great deal of distress and that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. What matters most when it comes to the impact of trauma is the person’s interpretation of the event, rather than the nature of the event itself. Trauma can be a single event (for example, a road traffic accident) or a series of events (for example, domestic abuse). Trauma affects people in different ways. People who have survived trauma often perceive the world and other people as dangerous, feel unsafe, become avoidant and experience high levels of anxiety. Trauma can also have a negative effect on people’s relationships, their mood, sleep and self-worth. Making sense of trauma can take time, however recovery is possible.

Trauma is associated with other difficulties such as:
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