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.

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Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script Editor: Vanessa Tao
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice: Amanda Silvera (   / amandasilvera  )
Animator: Stephanie Cárdenas
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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Friedberg, A., & Malefakis, D. (2018). Resilience, trauma, and coping. Psychodynamic psychiatry, 46(1), 81-113.