What is trauma? How do I know if mine "counts?"

TITLE What is trauma? How do I know if mine “counts?” DESCRIPTION: In this episode, licensed psychotherapist and relational trauma recovery expert Annie Wright explores the subjective nature of trauma and helps viewers understand its various forms. She addresses common questions about what defines trauma and what counts as traumatic experiences. Wright categorizes trauma into acute, chronic, secondary, and complex types of trauma, emphasizing the importance of recognizing trauma's subjectivity. She provides a high-level overview and shares her insights from over 13 years of clinical experience, aiming to equip viewers with the knowledge to seek appropriate support. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe to her channel, take a relational trauma background quiz, and join her newsletter for more resources and personal insights on navigating adulthood despite childhood trauma. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:27 Understanding Trauma: Key Questions 02:52 Defining Trauma: A Subjective Experience 07:28 Types of Trauma Explained 09:34 Conclusion and Next Steps RESOURCES & REFERENCES MENTIONED: Quiz: "Do I come from a relational trauma background?" www.anniewright.com/quiz Mailing List: Subscribe: anniewright.com/newsletter Trauma Therapy with Evergreen Counseling: Work with trauma therapists in California or Florida. www.evergreencounseling.com Book a 20-minute complimentary consult call with Evergreen Counseling’s intake director to explore therapy if you live in California or Florida: https://evergreencounseling.as.me/jen... Other references: Pearlman, L. A., Saakvitne, K. W., & Weingarten, K. (2000). Risking connection: A training curriculum for working with survivors of childhood abuse. MORE ANNIE WRIGHT, LMFT: I'm a classic example of someone who has made the personal professional. After coming from and then healing my own extensive relational trauma background, I became a licensed psychotherapist - specifically a trauma therapist who specializes in relational trauma recovery - and, in addition to my clinical work with clients, I also founded and run a boutique, trauma-informed therapy center in Berkeley where I oversee a staff of 20 clinicians and 5 operations staff who deliver top-notch clinical care to over 475 clients weekly across California and Florida. Moreover, I'm a mental health writer with over 200+ essays on my personal blog centered around recovering from childhood trauma. My writing and opinions have been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, NBC, Buzzfeed, and The Huffington Post, to name but a few. I’m also a psychoeducational online course creator. Every bit of my work in the world - whether through my direct clinical work, running my therapy center, publishing mental health thought leadership, or creating online psychoeducational courses - is devoted to helping those from relational trauma backgrounds recover and have wonderful adulthoods despite their adverse early beginnings. And, when I'm not working, I'm a mom to an incredible five-year-old daughter, a Peloton fanatic, and an avid international traveler. LET'S STAY CONNECTED: My Website: www.anniewright.com Facebook:   / anniewrightpublicpage   Instagram:   / anniewrighttherapist   DISCLAIMERS: Medical Disclaimer: https://www.anniewright.com/medical-d...