“Trauma” has certainly become a buzzword in our day and time, justifiably so. Because it is so ubiquitous, we have a sense of what it means, but may not fully grasp the true essence of it. My favorite definition comes from Peter Levin, PhD. He explains that trauma happens when we experience situations in which we are both fearful and helpless. If we have fear, but can do something about our situation or have someone present to help comfort us, clinical trauma will not resul