Chapter
The Different Categories of Trauma and Their Impacts
12:57 - 27:35 (14:37)
This podcast explores the different categories of trauma and how they impact individuals. It delves into whether the definition of PTSD is too specific and how individuals experience intergenerational and collective trauma differently.
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The definition of PTSD as a trauma is too specific and outdated.
12:57 - 21:32 (08:34)
Summary
The definition of PTSD as a trauma is too specific and outdated. New definitions and categories have emerged to identify different symptoms, behaviors, and reactions, and new language is being created to describe trauma more accurately – such as intergenerational trauma (passed-down trauma) and collective trauma (trauma shared by a group).
ChapterThe Different Categories of Trauma and Their Impacts
Episode51. Overcoming childhood trauma
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Trauma can occur as a result of many experiences, lifetime stresses or anything that is subjectively distressing.
21:32 - 27:35 (06:03)
Summary
Trauma can occur as a result of many experiences, lifetime stresses or anything that is subjectively distressing. When our brains sense danger, our bodies flood with chemicals to make us fight back or run away but if you're child, you may end up feeling agitated and powerless.