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Understanding What Trauma Really Is
What is trauma? There are many ways to define trauma, and some disagreement as to what trauma really is. Trauma literally means shock, injury, or wound. Historically, trauma referred to harm to a physical person. But as society became more attuned to psychology, it became widely understood that trauma could impact someone’s mental health as well.
Why do people do that? 5 Common Defense Mechanisms.
Part of my work as a therapist is to help people understand themselves and the people around them. And understanding common defense mechanisms can lead to a better understanding of yourself and the people you interact with.
In this post, we discuss some of the common defense mechanisms we often work through in therapy.