After witnessing or experiencing an event that involves actual or the threat of injury, death or serious danger, a person has experienced:

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Trauma refers to the physical, emotional, and psychological responses of a person who has experienced or witnessed an event that involves actual or threatened death or serious injury. This response can include intense fear, helplessness, or horror and can result in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Crisis and Positive stress may also result from such events, but they do not encompass the full extent of a traumatic experience.

After Witnessing or Experiencing an Event That Involves Actual or the Threat