In this opening module of Rooted in Healing, Dr. Hanan Hashem explores the question: What is trauma?

Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and Islamic tradition, she explains the different types of trauma - acute, chronic, complex, and intergenerational - and how they shape our emotions, behaviors, and relationships. You’ll learn to recognize signs of trauma in yourself and others, reflect on Islamic teachings of resilience, and begin mapping your own patterns through self-assessment and journaling prompts.