"Traumatic experiences shake the foundations
of our beliefs about safety, and shatter our assumptions
of trust."
Dr.
David V. Baldwin
Traumatic events usually provoke unusual emotional
reactions. Although these reactions may seem unpredictable
and scary, they are well documented and ultimately
mostly treatable. Most importantly, these reactions
are normal. Anyone participating or observing a
traumatic event is likely to experience some or all
of the symptoms of Posttraumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a trauma-related illness. Depression also commonly accompanies PTSD.
