The experience of trauma can come in many forms. Often, trauma is a one-time event such as a car accident, witnessing the death of a loved one, or a difficult medical procedure; in essence, it is an experience that overwhelms our ability to cope in the moment. Other times, trauma is repeated over the course of months or years, whether in childhood due to abuse, neglect or bullying (childhood trauma), or in adulthood due to abusive partnerships or ongoing microaggressions. In this case, chronic, repeated adverse events often result in symptoms of complex trauma, known as CPTSD. There are evidence-based treatments for trauma that can help process these events, leading to a reduction in emotional distress and lasting healing.