What is Trauma? Redefining the Wound
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When you hear the word, “Trauma,” what comes to your mind?
Do you think of your personal traumatic experiences?
A mental disorder? Or, do you try to define it as something permanent?
The first step in healing is understanding that your definition of trauma may be holding you back.
The True Definition of Trauma
Trauma is often misunderstood as the event itself. However, trauma is not your experiences or what happened to you.
The key truth is this:
Trauma is how your body, mind, and spirit respond to a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
It is the internal physiological and emotional injury that occurred when your system was overwhelmed.
The Empowering Truths
Because trauma is a response, not a disease or a permanent state, it is something that can be healed.
Remember these empowering truths as you begin or continue your journey:
Trauma is not a disorder or a permanent illness.
Healing is possible once you put in the time and commitment to work on yourself.
You must actively seek out the right type of healing guidance and practices to integrate your experience and move forward.
Healing is your body and spirit learning a new way to respond to life. It is achievable.
