Dealing with Trauma
Most people have some form of trauma in their lives. It doesn’t mean we all have PTSD, but humans are built for resilience in part because trauma, pain and suffering are part of the experience of being human. Trauma is often defined as situations where our healthy coping mechanisms are overwhelmed and we are left feeling powerless and helpless. It can be emotional or physical and both can be equally damaging. The classic DSM classification of trauma is a situation where someo
