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What Counts As Trauma? 

17 Types of Trauma on the National Center for PTSD Life Events Checklist In today’s fast-paced and constantly changing landscape – where anything can happen in seconds, you may be wondering what, exactly counts as trauma? Cardinal Point Counseling’s Cathy Dye is our trauma expert! According to the National Center for PTSD there are 17 types …

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What is Trauma

What is Trauma?

Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. It can be caused by a variety of experiences, including physical or emotional abuse, natural disasters, accidents, or witnessing violence. 1. Types of Trauma There are different types of trauma, including acute trauma, chronic trauma, and complex …

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How Complex Trauma Creates Connection Problems

Early childhood trauma can lead to future difficulties with relationships. One technique for addressing negative patterns that result from trauma is the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). NARM points to environmental failures as sometimes leading to later problems connecting with a partner. NARM brings nervous system regulation into clinical practice (Heller & LaPierre, 2012). This type …

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