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Trauma: The Common Denominator

Trauma is an intricate and deeply personal experience that has left deep, invisible wounds that often go unnoticed, unaddressed and unhealed.

When bad things happen, it’s not always easy to make sense of it or figure out how to move on. People can feel;

out-of-control, hopeless
doubtful of their beliefs
or completely unsure of their place in the world

The good news is that difficult challenges present opportunities for individuals to grow, develop, change and thrive.

Trauma can be defined through the “3 E’s:”

1) Event that is emotionally painful or distressing.
2) Experienced as abnormally intense or stressful.
3) Effects physical and mental health which are adverse and lasting.

Society's Symptoms

The pandemic has left a profound impact on individuals and societies all around the world.

Nearly everyone is grieving. We may not always know what someone is grieving, or what stage of grief they are in, but chances are they are grieving, and most likely, so are you.

As global challenges, such as economic instability and wars, exacerbate feelings of hopelessness, it's crucial to prioritize empathy, understanding, and support so we can move towards healing as a collective.

Experiencing and reexperiencing continuous negative events and environments on a mass scale, disrupt our sense of safety and security.

This stress is known as collective or shared trauma.

36%

said they don’t know where to start when it comes to managing their stress

33%

said they feel completely stressed out no matter what they do to manage their stress

66%

said that, in the last 12 months, they could have used more emotional support than they received

The Hard Facts

The pandemic produced an unprecedented global mental health crisis with effects that will reverberate for years, maybe even decades, to come.

"Pandemic Trauma and Stress Experience" (PTSE)

Uncertainty and fear of the unknown were big stressors and coping with its aftermath has been a complex journey for many.
Acknowledging and addressing the emotional and psychological impacts of the pandemic is an essential step toward healing and resilience.

You are resilient!

(suicide: don't do it)

There are varying degrees, but symptoms and stressful experiences can include:

Personal Life
Confusion
Loss of focus
Anxiety
Extreme disinterest
Loss of interest in life
Brain fog
Increased withdrawal and isolation
Fear of lost income
Fear of dying alone
Hopelessness

Global Scale
Strained Economies
Increased fear and violence
Loss of resources
Worry about the planet
Growth in political and social engagement

44%

said they don’t feel anyone understands what they are going through

50%

said it stresses them that the news is not focusing on what is most important to them on a day-to-day basis

24%

rated their average stress level somewhere between 8 and 10

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