Chapter 1: What Is Trauma?

Defining trauma and understanding its impacts on communities and cultural workers

 

 


 

Nearly everyone is affected by trauma during their lifetimes. In this chapter, presenters Dr. Tanisha Thelemaque and Rainey Tisdale introduce the topic of trauma. This overview provides a starting place for learning about trauma and trauma reactions.

 


 

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This chapter is part of a larger toolkit. Each chapter is designed to stand alone; however, we invite you to explore the full toolkit for additional resources and information.

 

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Part A

Part B

DISCLAIMER

The opinions expressed in the video presentations and in the following chapters are solely those of the presenter(s) and not necessarily those of the Texas Historical Commission. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat mental health conditions.


 

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant number CAGML-247929-OMLS-20, in cooperation with the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.

 

Este proyecto ha sido posible en parte por el Instituto de Servicios de Museos y Bibliotecas, número de subvención federal CAGML-247929-OMLS-20, en cooperación con la Friends of the Texas Historical Commission.