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Understanding Trauma Types: Acute, Chronic and Complex
Trauma is a nearly inevitable part of the human experience. Studies suggest that approximately 90% of people experience at least one traumatic event during their lifetimes, and exposure to multiple traumas is common (1). While the experience of trauma is almost universal, the way trauma affects us—our moods, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors—is much harder to