The word "trauma" often calls to mind images of catastrophic events, but its origins are surprisingly simple. Derived from the Greek word for "wound," trauma simply refers to any experience that overwhelms our capacity to cope. These wounds can be physical, emotional, or psychological, and they can linger long after the initial event has passed. Just like a physical injury, emotional wounds can cause pain, limiting and shaping our experience of self, with others and the world around us.

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