Trauma is a disordered psychological or behavioral state resulting from severe mental/emotional stress or physical injury. Trauma can be experienced throughout the lifespan and physically rearranges the brain, which can impact daily function.
Trauma is a subjective experience. Someone may develop trauma through one of the following life circumstances:
Difficulties during pregnancy or birth
In utero drug exposure
Domestic violence
Medical issues at birth (NICU)
Early childhood neglect
Physical/Emotional/Sexual Abuse
Physical injury
Systemic changes (Foster care/Adoption)
Traumatic experiences (Violence/Car accident/Surgery/etc)
Additional life experiences causing distress