Trauma is a horrible experience that can occur in one single event or be endured over a period of time that can lead to an overwhelming experience of feeling a threat to his or her life, body integrity, or that of a friend of family member.  Trauma can be hard for anyone to try and recover from and this is why counseling treatment is recommended.   Trauma events can be any of the following: sexual abuse or assault, physical abuse or assault, emotional abuse, neglect, serious accident or illness, domestic violence or witnessing domestic violence, community violence, school violence or bullying, natural disasters, war, or grief/separation.