Understanding Trauma: How It’s Always Connected to Loss.

Grief and trauma are often treated as separate experiences, but in reality, they are deeply intertwined. In this insightful article, Mark Shelvock and I explore how trauma is always connected to some form of loss whether it's the loss of a loved one, safety, identity, or meaning. We emphasize the importance of grief literacy and compassionate community care in supporting those navigating traumatic grief. This piece is a powerful reminder that healing begins not with fixing, but with witnessing.

Please see our full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/navigating-the-serpentine-path/202412/understanding-trauma-how-its-always-connected-to-loss