What Is Trauma?

Abstract

Definition Non-human caused Human-caused and occurs to one person Affects a particular group of people that share a common identity, history, or activities Covers a broad range of violence and actions that attempt to dismantle cultural practices, resources, and identities Examples Earthquake, flood, tornado, hurricane, wildfire Domestic violence, sexual assault, robbery, kidnapping, accidents Murder of a fellow gang member, combat veterans, first responders Holocaust, Native American displacement