Trauma

What is trauma? Trauma refers to an emotional and/or physical response to a distressing event or experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope. Trauma can arise from events such as the loss of a loved one, an attack on one’s person, or accidents. These are, however, not the only causes of trauma. Typical triggers of trauma include the loss of control, a sense of betrayal, helplessness, as well as being hurt either physically or emotionally. By gaining insights through trauma therapy from a clinical psychologist in Singapore, it can help traumatised individuals better navigate their trauma.

Before we begin, please be mindful that some contents in this passage may trigger discomfort and unease if you have a prior history of trauma and abuse. Feel welcome to pause or tune out and dip in only when you are ready to return to this article.