Trauma is defined as an event or a series of events that overwhelms our coping capacity. Such situations cause related images, thoughts, and feelings to remain 'frozen' in our minds without being processed, leading that experience to stay constantly vivid and impactful.

A healthy brain tends to process the emotional consequences of life events and heal pain. However, when severe or repeated traumatic experiences occur, this natural processing mechanism of the brain can be disrupted. Consequently, associated emotions, beliefs, and meanings can become 'frozen' within the nervous system, paving the way for the emergence of various psychological or psychiatric disorders.