It is more than likely that we have all experienced trauma at some point in our lives. Trauma is defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as any event or set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as emotionally or physically harmful or life-threatening. It is important to understand that trauma and its effects are relative to the individual. What is traumatic for one person may not be for another. The effects of trauma relate to the individual’s ability to cope, process, and maintain stability after the traumatic event. When an individual does not get the help they need after facing a traumatic event. They can experience long-lasting effects that may lead to the diagnosis of stressor-related disorders and other mental illnesses.