It is to be expected that after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, people may experience an acute stress reaction for a short time after. Trauma can be experienced in different forms and affect people’s lives in different ways. During this past year, the pandemic has impacted each of our lives differently and for some of us this has been and continues to be a very traumatic event and experience. This course will explore what is trauma, how it is distinct from other anxiety experiences, how trauma affects people differently, what treatments are available and where to access them.