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Are We Overusing The Word "Trauma" & Critique Of The Body Keeps The Score

The Checkup with Doctor Mike

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The Definition of Trauma

Trauma is defined as a violent or life-threatening event outside the range of normal human experience, something extraordinary that activates the deepest primitive stress response. This definition has evolved over time, and it's important to differentiate between a potentially traumatic event and trauma itself.

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