Every day many people experience shock or grief as the result of tragedies they may experience unexpectedly in their lives. As opposed to events that may occur gradually and allow for a person to cope over time, a traumatic event may happen without warning and give the victim or those close to the victim n time to adjust to the experience. Traumatic events could be dangerous if the victims are not capable of managing them effectively. Trauma could also be the cause of various mental and physical disorders, such as depression, frustration, feeling of helplessness etc. This course gives you a basic understanding of trauma, including trauma symptoms and effects, and methods of coping with trauma.