People Pleasing, Accepting Trauma, & Toxic Relationships with Therapist Lindsay Fleming
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Understanding Trauma and its Impact on Mental Health
In this chapter, they discuss the concept of trauma and how it is not solely determined by the severity of an event, but rather by how it impacts the individual's brain and thinking. They emphasize the need to normalize mental health as health and not compare one's trauma or struggles to others'. They also explore different types of trauma, including community trauma and secondary trauma from exposure to triggering content on media. Finally, they highlight the importance of educating young people on how to deal with the exposure to traumatic content.
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