The 4 F's of Trauma

Disclaimer - This episode discusses trauma responses. Please be advised this content might be triggering for some

May is Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month. In this episode Lisa introduces the "4 F's of Trauma" which are the 4 types of trauma responses. She discusses how trauma can manifest itself in individuals, including different types of situations where trauma can occur. Each one of the trauma responses (or the 4 F's) are broken down, discussing what kind of symptoms or behaviors stem from each. Lastly, she shares out coping techniques for each response, and talks about how you can support yourself, or perhaps someone else that is experiencing these trauma responses.

"Neurobiology of Trauma": http://stacarecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-Care-Center-Neurobiology-of-Trauma-Nov-2016.pdf

PTSD and Reactions Article: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/isitptsd/common_reactions.asp

UW School Research Article PTSD and Sexual Assault: https://newsroom.uw.edu/news/75-sexual-assault-survivors-have-ptsd-one-month-later

"Understanding The 4 F's of Trauma": https://bridgesmentalhealth.com/2021/02/12/understanding-the-four-fs-of-complex-trauma/

"Why We Do What We Do: Trauma Responses, The 4 F's": http://northstarcounselingcenter.com/trauma-and-stress-responses-the-four-4s

"Trauma, Helping Family or Friends": https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/trauma-helping-family-or-friends

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