Understanding Trauma and its Impacts
In order to understand trauma, we must first consider, what does trauma mean? Nowadays, the term ‘trauma’ is often used loosely to refer to an event or experience that is emotionally upsetting or distressing. For example, you may hear someone discussing a ‘hair trauma’ when they are having a ‘bad hair day’. On the other hand, you may have come across deeply distressing trauma narratives that leave you feeling unsettled for days. You may also have lived experiences of trauma that are too daunting to recall. As our understanding is likely to affect the way we approach and communicate about trauma, it is necessary that we take time to consider what trauma means, to you and to your clients. »
