Trauma is defined as a threatening or distressing event that overwhelms a person's ability to cope. There are lots of different types of trauma, such as:

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Single incident trauma, e.g:

- a life threatening car crash

- a violent assault

- natural disasters

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Long term relationship trauma, e.g. 

- domestic violence

- abusive parents

- bullying

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Attachment trauma, e.g.​

- growing up in a family experiencing financial hardship

- having parents who had mental health struggles

- disconnection from extended family and support systems

 

EMDR therapy is a highly regarded and effective treatment for trauma.  Read more here >