💬 Psychoeducation *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.3 – What Is Trauma and How Does It Affect You?: Trauma occurs when experiences overwhelm the brain’s ability to process stress, leaving lasting emotional or physical responses. It can result from abuse, loss, accidents, or prolonged fear, but it’s defined by how deeply it impacts your sense of safety, not just by what happened. Trauma changes the brain’s alert system, sometimes making everyday life feel dangerous. Through psychoeducation, you learn that these reactions—like flashbacks, avoidance, or emotional numbness—are survival mechanisms, not personal flaws. Understanding trauma’s effects helps you separate your identity from the event, reducing shame and self-blame. Healing begins with awareness of how the body stores distress and how techniques like grounding, therapy, and connection can restore calm. The goal is not to erase the past but to reclaim control over the present. Knowledge transforms trauma from confusion into comprehension, making recovery both possible and empowering.

About this course

Educational modules that provide mental health knowledge, coping strategies, and practical tools for personal growth and recovery support.

This course includes:
  • Structured psychoeducation lesson plans and materials
  • Practical exercises for applying coping and wellness strategies
  • Resource guides for ongoing mental health and recovery support

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