Frequently Asked Questions

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Trauma can occur from experiences that might seem less dramatic to others but feel deeply overwhelming to the person experiencing them. These can include:  

• Emotional neglect or feeling invisible in relationships. 
• Constant criticism or lack of validation. 
• Being excluded or ignored in social situations. 
• Chronic gaslighting.
• Indirect exposure to trauma events.

Yes. Single event trauma refers to a traumatic experience caused by a single, intense event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope. These events often involve life-threatening situations, significant loss, or a sudden and extreme emotional or physical shock. Examples include accidents, natural disasters, assaults, or the sudden death of a loved one. 

Complex trauma can involve multiple major events, often starting early in life, and can affect a person’s sense of self, emotional regulation, and relationships.  These include:

• Childhood physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. 
• Domestic violence.
• Chronic life-endangering neglect or abandonment.
• Living in a dysfunctional or unstable family environment.
• Long-term exposure to bullying, discrimination, or racism.
• Ongoing medical trauma or severe illness.
• Being in unstable foster care or experiencing multiple unstable caregiver environment during childhood.
• Image based Sexual Abuse (Revenge Porn)