Traumatic experiences change you for the rest of your life. While a common notion is that these changes are only negative, this is not true.

Accidents are characterized as traumatic and often perceived as life threatening. When a perceived threat is experienced, the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is instantly aroused in preparation for survival. The first lines of defense are the fight or flight impulses.

We are all born with a deep, basic trust. It is wired into the very fabric of who we are. Babies need to trust to survive. They have no reason not to. 

What is medical trauma? It is trauma resulting from medical procedures, illnesses, and hospital stays involving unexpected complications.