Trauma
Trauma
There are different types of trauma. Physical trauma is the result of a physical wound or injury. Psychological
trauma is the result of extraordinarily stressful events that break a person’s sense of security and predictability, leaving one feeling helpless and vulnerable. It does not require a physical injury to be
considered traumatic. Survivors of the Indian Residential School system often experienced psychological trauma
and many report feeling alone, frightened, and overwhelmed.
Disclaimer: this is not a comprehensive list, trauma presents differently in everyone and is difficult
to define.
