Different Types and Effects of Trauma
Gianna Young
Trauma is the response to something – usually one or more events – that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope with it. Everyone experiences and reacts in different ways and the effects of trauma can include feelings of anguish, fear, helplessness and loss of control. Due to the difficult nature of these events, trauma is often hidden, unreported or denied. There are many reasons for this, including fear of getting in trouble, shame, guilt, or guilt about the event or fear of the perpetrator. Many young people who experience it learn to cope with the effects of trauma, but sometimes extra support is needed. Different Types of Trauma Complex trauma...
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