May lead to regressive behaviors
Living in a violent neighborhood
May result in posttraumatic stress symptoms or PTSD
Vacation
Exposure to traumatic events/situations that overwhelms your ability to cope.
Exams
From short-lived, often positive, events
Human trafficking
Chronic disruption in the growth of developmental competencies
May lead to dissociation-related impairment
Temporary interruption in previously established developmental competencies
Getting a new sibling
May lead to attachment impairment
Witnessing domestic violence
More intense events, but still relatively short lived
Financial difficulties
Intense adverse experiences sustained across time
Child Maltreatment
