Support and hope
begins with
understanding
Understanding trauma can help us prevent and reduce its effects in others.
Trauma Treatment International believes we all have a part to play in helping people who are experiencing trauma. That’s why we’ve put together these educational resources below. They will help you understand what trauma is, and how you can support yourself and those around you.
What is trauma?
Trauma has many different definitions but we generally refer to it as an extremely distressing event or memory, which has a huge impact on our lives.
Trauma can evolve from tragic accidents or the cruellest abuse at the hands of others. Trauma can have lasting effects on our emotions and behaviours, for example traumatic memories can be the cause of depression, eating disorders, burnout at work and many more challenging consequences.
Nobody is immune to trauma and we can encounter it at any time, in any place. Read more here.
Glossary of useful terms
Information for trauma-exposed organisations
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