Small t trauma occurs with the upsetting though less innocuous experiences of everyday life.  Even these experiences may produce reactions similar to big T trauma, with similar consequences.  Small t trauma may be an emotional shock with enduring psychological impact.  Reactions to these experiences will be distressing, and when in conscious awareness, bring about feelings of anxiety, depression and a negative self-reference such as, "I'm stupid!" the other extreme is to place blame and responsibility on the other for how their actions and behaviors impact those around them.  Someone else is always to blame or at fault and needs to change.

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