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Understanding Acute Stress Reactions and Psychological Trauma

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  root((Understanding Acute Stress Reactions and Psychological Traum))
    Stress Reactions
      Fight or flight
      Acute stress
    Trauma Response
      Dissociation
      Recovery
    Assessment Tools
      Screening tests
      Observation
    Intervention
      Grounding tech
      Peer support

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  root((Understanding Acute Stress Reactions and Psychological Traum))
    Stress Reactions
      Fight or flight
      Acute stress
    Trauma Response
      Dissociation
      Recovery
    Assessment Tools
      Screening tests
      Observation
    Intervention
      Grounding tech
      Peer support

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