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TYPES OF TRAUMA

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Acute Trauma

Chronic Trauma

Complex Trauma

Vicarious / Secondary Trauma

Intergenerational Trauma

Racial Trauma

Historical Trauma

Chronic Trauma

• Involves repeated and prolonged exposure to distressing events.
• Can result from ongoing situations such as domestic violence, prolonged abuse, bullying, long-term medical issues, or living in unsafe environments including incarceration.

Vicarious / Secondary Trauma

• Experienced by individuals who witness or hear about another person's traumatic experience.
• Common in professions like healthcare, social work, and emergency response, where individuals may indirectly experience trauma through their work.

Intergenerational Trauma

• Refers to the transmission of trauma from one generation to the next.
• Can manifest in the form of behavioral patterns, coping mechanisms, or unresolved issues passed down within families.

Racial Trauma

• Results from exposure to discrimination, racism, or systemic injustices based on one's racial or ethnic identity.
• Manifests in various forms, such as microaggressions, racial profiling, or institutional racism.
• Can have profound effects on mental, emotional, and physical well-being, impacting individuals and communities.

Acute Trauma

• Refers to a single, short-term traumatic event.
• Examples include accidents, natural disasters, and violent incidents.

Historical Trauma

• Trauma that spans generations and is often rooted in historical events.
• Can affect entire communities or cultural groups and may have lasting impacts on individuals' well-being.

Complex Trauma

• Results from exposure to multiple and varied traumatic events, often of an interpersonal nature.
• Common in situations like prolonged abuse, neglect, or exposure to community violence.