Trauma can affect anyone. Healing is possible for everyone.

A traumatizing experience can happen to an individual at any age, or to an entire community. Some of the most common causes of trauma include:

• Living under threat
• Childhood sexual, physical or emotional abuse or neglect
• Experiencing violence
• Being bullied
• Living through a natural disaster, war or other form of upheaval
• Serving in combat
• Witnessing something terrible happen to another person or group of people

The good news is that the invisible wounds caused by traumatic experiences can heal. With the proper treatment, support and self-care, recovery is possible for everyone.