Trauma refers to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. It can be caused by a wide variety of events, including accidents, natural disasters, violent assaults, emotional abuse, or significant losses. Trauma can impact mental, emotional, and physical well-being, often leading to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or depression.

Therapies commonly used to treat trauma include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and trauma-focused therapy. Healing from trauma often involves developing coping strategies, processing the trauma in a safe and supportive environment, and learning to manage emotional and physiological responses.