What is Betrayal Trauma?

Trauma is defined as an experience that causes psychological injury or pain. Depending on the severity of the trauma; physical effects, like panic attacks or severe anxiety, may occur. When a person turns to something or someone other than their spouse for intimate connection, their spouse will experience betrayal trauma. War veterans may experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. And children who have experienced abuse may also have PTSD symptoms. Anyone who has experienced any type of trauma may have PTSD effects, the severity may differ, but the effects and treatment are the same.