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Post traumatic stress disorder Quote by Stephanie S. Covington

“Trauma is any stressor that occurs in a sudden and forceful way and is experienced as overwhelming.” quote by Stephanie S. Covington
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““Trauma is any stressor that occurs in a sudden and forceful way and is experienced as overwhelming.””

Stephanie S. Covington

About This Quote

Trauma is a sudden, overwhelming stressor that exceeds a person’s coping capacity, leading to intense distress.

In simple terms: Trauma overwhelms coping.

Key Takeaway

Identify and address overwhelming stressors.

Themes

psychology stress overwhelm trauma

Mood

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When to use this quote

  • emergency response
  • therapy sessions
  • support groups

Key Concepts

cognitive response neurobiology clinical definition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate trauma from stress?
  • What resources help after sudden overwhelm?
A Different Perspective

Not all stressors are traumatic.

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