The word “trauma” can be an intimidating one, but really it refers to anything that creates a shift in how we respond to certain stimuli. This can be small, repeated experiences over time, or it can be something big, sudden, and unexpected.
Often clients don't initially relate to the word ‘trauma’ and tend to reject it as not applicable to them or their experiences. I totally get that. Some traumas are more obvious- an accident, an assault, war experience. Others can be less apparent...