In our latest episode we are chatting about Big T Trauma. It's a bit of a heavy on, just a heads up!

Big T Trauma is a reaction to a deeply disturbing, life-threatening event or situation — so for example, war, natural disasters, violent crimes, a school shooting, a serious car accident, or sexual abuse. In addition, the death of a parent or loved one can be a big T trauma. 

These are the types of trauma that can lead to PTSD.  For trauma to be considered PTSD, symptoms must last more than a month and be severe enough to interfere with daily functioning.

Acute big T trauma results from a single traumatic incident, while chronic big T trauma is the result of repeated, ongoing trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse or domestic violence. Bullying or cyberbullying can also qualify as chronic trauma, particularly if it is severe and ongoing.

Big T trauma and PTSD have serious mental, physical, and emotional impacts on people.

As we said it's a heavy one, but it's worth a listen.