Although everyone experiences stress, there is a point in which prolonged exposure to adversity can cross into trauma. Interpersonal violence, racism, systemic oppression, and/or persistent community neglect can lead to toxic stress and be experienced as traumatic. They can have severe and long-lasting negative effects on individuals and communities. This training breaks down the definition, prevalence and impact of toxic stress and trauma.
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