Physical Trauma: Involves bodily harm or injury resulting from accidents, violence, or medical procedures. Examples include broken bones, wounds, concussions, or physical assault.

Emotional Trauma: Occurs when a person experiences intense emotional distress or psychological pain due to events such as abuse, neglect, loss, or witnessing traumatic events. Examples include childhood trauma, relationship abuse, or sudden loss of a loved one.

Psychological Trauma: Involves damage to a person's mental health and well-being, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), or dissociation. Examples include experiencing war or combat, natural disasters, or prolonged abuse.

Sexual Trauma: Involves experiences of sexual assault, abuse, or harassment that can lead to significant psychological and emotional distress. Examples include rape, childhood sexual abuse, or sexual harassment in the workplace.

Interpersonal Trauma: Results from harmful or abusive interactions with others, such as bullying, domestic violence, or toxic relationships. Examples include emotional abuse, manipulation, or betrayal by a trusted friend or partner.

Complex Trauma: Involves exposure to multiple traumatic events over time, often occurring within the context of ongoing abuse or neglect, leading to profound and lasting psychological effects. Examples include childhood trauma in dysfunctional families, human trafficking, or long-term captivity.

Developmental Trauma: Occurs during critical periods of growth and development, such as childhood or adolescence, and can disrupt normal emotional, cognitive, and social development. Examples include neglect, abandonment, or exposure to violence during formative years.

Cultural Trauma: Involves experiences of collective suffering, oppression, or persecution within a specific cultural or societal group, leading to a shared sense of loss, grief, or injustice. Examples include genocide, slavery, or historical trauma experienced by marginalized communities.

Vicarious Trauma: Occurs when individuals are exposed to traumatic events indirectly, such as through witnessing or hearing about the experiences of others, leading to symptoms of PTSD or emotional distress. Examples include healthcare workers witnessing traumatic injuries, or journalists covering war zones.

Environmental Trauma: Results from exposure to natural or human-made disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, or industrial accidents, leading to physical, emotional, and environmental harm. Examples include survivors of natural disasters, environmental pollution, or displacement due to conflict.

Spiritual Trauma: Involves experiences that challenge or violate a person's spiritual beliefs, values, or sense of meaning and purpose, leading to existential crisis, loss of faith, or spiritual distress. Examples include religious persecution, cult involvement, or spiritual abuse.

Displacement Trauma: Results from being forced to leave one's home or community due to conflict, persecution, natural disaster, or other circumstances, leading to feelings of loss, instability, and cultural disconnection. Examples include refugees, asylum seekers, or survivors of forced migration.

Medical Trauma: Involves experiences of physical or emotional harm within medical settings, such as surgery, treatment procedures, or medical emergencies, leading to feelings of fear, helplessness, or mistrust in healthcare providers. Examples include medical errors, invasive treatments, or traumatic childbirth experiences.

Financial Trauma: Results from experiences of financial hardship, economic instability, or significant financial loss, leading to stress, anxiety, or feelings of powerlessness. Examples include bankruptcy, foreclosure, or sudden unemployment.

Educational Trauma: Occurs within educational settings and involves experiences of bullying, harassment, discrimination, or academic pressure, leading to negative impacts on learning, self-esteem, and mental health. Examples include school bullying, teacher misconduct, or high-stakes testing pressure.

Identity Trauma: Involves experiences that challenge or undermine a person's sense of self-identity, cultural identity, or sense of belonging, leading to feelings of confusion, alienation, or identity crisis. Examples include discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Historical Trauma: Results from intergenerational transmission of trauma and involves the enduring impact of historical injustices, such as genocide, colonization, or slavery, on future generations within affected communities, leading to collective grief, anger, and unresolved trauma.

Trauma of Injustice: Occurs when individuals experience or witness injustice, discrimination, or violations of human rights, leading to feelings of outrage, disillusionment, or moral injury. Examples include systemic racism, police brutality, or political oppression.

Existential Trauma: Involves experiences that challenge a person's sense of existential security, meaning, or mortality, leading to existential crisis, nihilism, or fear of death. Examples include near-death experiences, existential loneliness, or profound loss of purpose or meaning in life.

Microaggression Trauma: Results from cumulative experiences of subtle, everyday acts of discrimination, bias, or marginalization, known as microaggressions, which can have a significant impact on mental health, self-esteem, and well-being over time. Examples include racial microaggressions, gender microaggressions, or LGBTQ+ microaggressions.