Trauma
The UK Trauma Council defines trauma as ‘a distressing event or events that are so extreme or intense that they overwhelm a person’s ability to cope, resulting in lasting negative impact.’
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For a child or young person, this may encompass many things – it could be experiencing domestic violence, neglect or abuse, sustaining a serious injury, or witnessing a crime or accident. These experiences may be traumatic for a child or young person and affect the way they think, feel and behave.