Trauma

Trauma can occur following exposure to various circumstances.  Some of the situations in which individuals could potentially encounter traumatic experiences can include, but are not limited to: 

Car accidents

Pregnancy loss

Childhood abuse/neglect

Negative birth experiences

Sexual abuse

Divorce

Witnessing violence

Parents fighting

Bullying

Exposure to substance use

Neglect

Military personnel

First responders

Survivors of domestic violence

Medical issues (e.g. conditions such as tinnitus, migraines, ongoing medical procedures, unresolved medical complications, etc.) Tinnitus Support

 To learn more about the specific associations between the brain and trauma exposure please see the image below. Courtesy of EMDRIA. EMDRIA.org

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