DSM5 defines a traumatic event as exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Examples include:
- Being involved in, or witnessing, a car accident
- Undergoing major surgery
- Experiencing or witnessing natural disasters
- Experiencing or witnessing violent crimes and community violence
- Experiencing Chronic physical or sexual abuse
- Experiencing Repetitive on-the-job trauma
- Having Exposure and/or witnessing crisis situations
