Learn More About Trauma
Trauma can occur after exposure to a traumatic, threatening, or dangerous situation. Someone can directly experience, witness, or hear about tragic events that can negatively impact them for days, weeks, and even years. Below are articles detailing trauma and the possible effects so you can learn to heal.
Featured Trauma Articles
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after stressful or traumatic life events. PTSD can leave those impacted by trauma with intrusive and upsetting thoughts and feelings long after the trauma event(s) happened. These symptoms impact the quality of life and, in some cases, the ability to maintain employment and relationships with others.
by: Dakota King-White, Ph.D., LPC
Acute Stress Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a short-term condition that develops after experiencing trauma. Symptoms mirror those of PTSD but resolve within a month of the triggering event. However, those with ASD can still experience distressing nightmares, hypervigilance, and anxiety that impair their ability to function. Seeking professional support can help prevent ASD from worsening and becoming PTSD.
by: Hailey Shafir, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCAS, CCSPTSD
Trauma Bonding
Childhood Trauma
FAQ About Childhood Trauma
What Is Childhood Trauma?
Childhood trauma is when a child experiences, witnesses, or hears about any threatening or dangerous situation. The duration and perceived severity of trauma plays a large part in whether or not an individual develops PTSD.
What Can Cause Childhood Trauma?
Many frightening, abusive, neglectful, and threatening situations can lead to childhood trauma. For example, some children may experience trauma due to poor parental involvement, parental incarceration, witnessing violence, or losing a loved one.
Can Childhood Trauma Be Repressed?
Survivors of childhood trauma often repress memories as a defense mechanism. Many times, repressing trauma is an involuntary response, not a conscious decision someone makes.
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