Some parts of the United States acknowledge three levels of trauma centers, while others acknowledge five levels. Level 1 trauma is for the most serious injuries, where trauma is often large and ...

Betrayal trauma occurs when an individual’s well-being is threatened by an important person or institution in their life. They will have had a close relationship, dependence, or trust with the person ...

Trauma-related disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions beyond PTSD, including reactive attachment disorder, acute stress disorder, and anxiety disorders. Experiencing trauma can ...

Clients are often surprised when I tell them that we won’t be actively working to bring their trauma history to the surface in therapy. It’s not that we wouldn’t ever want to do that—when the time is ...

As society makes strides in mental health awareness, the issue of trauma is frequently discussed. With experiences of trauma being common, it can be helpful to get an understanding of what the term ...