Understanding Trauma & Its Forms
How to define trauma
Storing & ongoing processing
Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how the body and mind hold onto experiences. Whether from a single overwhelming event, ongoing emotional neglect, or other experiences that cause the body into a version of survival mode.
Why It’s Important
Difficult to identify, easy to hold
Identifying trauma is critical because it often operates beneath the surface, influencing relationships, self-worth, and physical health.
Distrust in relationships
You might notice difficulty trusting people, sudden emotional triggers, or a lingering sense of unease. This could occur with new people in your life or even with loved one you’ve known for years.
Physical Manifestation
Trauma such as physical harm or relational wounds can manifest in chronic tension, anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness.
Disconnection from others
Unprocessed trauma can lead to patterns of avoidance, emotional dysregulation, or a sense of disconnection from oneself and others.
What To Look For
Dissociation and withdrawal
Some experience dissociation—feeling detached from their surroundings or body. This might feel like numbness, avoidance, or removal from activity. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward healing.
How to define trauma
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Trauma isn’t just about what happened—it’s about how the body and mind hold onto experiences. Whether from a single overwhelming event, ongoing emotional neglect, or other experiences that cause the body into a version of survival mode.
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Trauma such as physical harm or relational wounds can manifest in chronic tension, anxiety, hypervigilance, or emotional numbness.