"Most people understand [trauma] as tragic, violent, or catastrophic incidents, like combat trauma or natural disasters," says Claire Corey, PhD, a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist. She adds that trauma can come from events that weren't registered as significant at the time, but they left a mark, nonetheless.
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