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Understanding Trauma and Stress
Exploring the profound difference between trauma and stress, the chapter delves into how trauma fundamentally alters self-perception and experiences, while stress is a temporary adaptive response. It critiques traditional medical approaches for failing to understand the full impact of trauma on the body and mind, emphasizing the crucial role of social connections in mitigating trauma. Examples from studies on Vietnam Veterans and post-9/11 individuals are used to illustrate the significant impact of social support on PTSD.