Trauma is a distressing event that impacts one’s sense of control, disrupts one’s emotional wellbeing, and exceeds one’s capacity to cope. Traumatic events can be life-threatening, such as physical violence or natural disasters. Traumatic events can also be emotionally-threatening causing one to feel helpless and hopeless. You are not alone.

Throughout a woman's life there are biological, interpersonal, and societal stressors that can affect her mental health. Each phase of life brings its own set of complexities and rewards.