How Your Trauma Explains Your Coping Mechanisms

When you ve experienced trauma, the way you interact with the world and others can be shaped by the traumatic experiences you may have. Being aware of how each of these trauma affects you can help you navigate your relationships, life, and also personal success. In this video, we cover examples like how being abandoned might make you feel more avoidant and distrustful of relationships. Another example may be being abused or exploited makes you less likely to trust others. We suggest checking out this video as well: Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Vanessa Tao Script Manager: Kelly Soong Voice: Amanda Silvera Animator: Stephanie Cárdenas YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong REFERENCES Gavin, H. (2011). Sticks and stones may break my bones: The effects of emotional abuse. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment Trauma, 20(5), 503529. Claesson, K., Sohlberg, S. (2002). Internalized sh