| N | % of sample | Nature of Trauma |
| 82 | 42% | Loss of a loved one |
| 54 | 28% | Other not specified |
| 17 | 09% | Chronic / acute illness, accident or injury |
| 14 | 07% | Major changes in family responsibility |
| 12 | 06% | Career or location move |
| 09 | 05% | Divorce or separation |
| 04 | 02% | Violent crime |
| 02 | 01% | Loss of employment |