Let’s be honest: almost everyone carries trauma. Research suggests that most people have gone through something that could be considered traumatic. So trauma-informed care becomes less about the “event” — whether it’s big-T, small-t, or daily stress. When we talk about trauma-informed care , we’re not just referring to major life events. We’re talking about how lived experiences shape the way our body and nervous system react in certain situations .   Talking to Our Nervous S

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