Trauma is an emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. It can affect mental, emotional, and physical health, often leaving lasting psychological effects. Trauma can be a one-time event, ongoing exposure to distress, or even passed through generations (intergenerational trauma).

• Duration:
  The effects of trauma can appear immediately or years later, and may last for weeks, months, or become chronic without proper treatment.
• Triggers:
  Trauma can result from various experiences, such as: