Trauma Healing Handbook for Africa

It is clear that our cultures are in different stages of transition. Every aspect of our families, society and institutions, are challenged by the issues around trauma and pains. Trauma is a wound in the mind and heart caused by a life threatening experience that is characterized by shock, fear or helplessness. Traumatic experiences often involve a threat to life or safety, but any situation that leaves you feeling overwhelmed and lonely can be traumatic, even if it does not involve physical harm.