Major Types of Childhood Trauma
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Bullying:
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Unwanted aggression intended to hurt based on a power imbalance
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Physical abuse:
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When a caregiver or parent physically injures a child
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Refugee trauma:
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Experiencing trauma due to war, persecution, or fleeing a country
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Complex trauma:
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Repeated exposure to traumatic events leading to long-term effects
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Domestic violence:
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When a parent abuses their spouse/partner affecting the child
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Terrorism:
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When a child is affected by a terrorist attack or form of mass violence
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Disasters:
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Experiencing natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, etc
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Medical trauma:
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Experiencing illness both for the child themselves and/or in the family
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Early trauma:
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Going through trauma as a child aged between 0-6
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Sexual abuse:
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A parent or caregiver forcibly inflicting sexual contact upon the child
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Grief trauma:
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Due to loss or any death of a loved one close to the child
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Emotional trauma:
Trauma as a result of chronic emotional abuse often by caregivers
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