It is estimated that over ¾ of Canadians have experienced or will experience a trauma in their lifetime. Understandably, a significant percentage live with unaddressed trauma for various reasons. Trauma is unavoidable and can create many challenges in our lives as a result of overwhelming feelings of shame, grief, and pain. Each person experiences trauma differently. When unresolved, trauma impacts all aspects of a person’s life and can manifest in physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, spiritual, relational, and/or neurobiological ways.
Addressing trauma can feel daunting leaving those affected with a feeling of not knowing where to start. Healing is possible when given access to resources and support. Exploring this website can help to begin this healing journey https://trauma-informed.ca/recovery/
