Trauma can stem from many areas including: childhood abuse or neglect, separation, divorce, war and other forms of violence, medical interventions, grief and loss, accidents and natural disasters, witnessing acts of violence, cultural intergenerational and historical trauma, physical emotional or sexual abuse and affects a high percentage of people.

In January 2023 statistics Canada said 6 in 10 individuals living in Canada reported experiencing
some type of child maltreatment before they were 15 years old.

This stat alone shows we have room for improvement, it also shows our potential for growth.