| N | % of sample | Nature of Trauma |
| 82 | 42% | Loss of a loved one |
| 54 | 28% | Other not specified |
| 17 | 9% | Chronic/acute illness, accident or injury |
| 14 | 7% | Major changes in family responsibility |
| 12 | 6% | Career or location move |
| 9 | 5% | Divorce or separation |
| 4 | 2% | Violent crime |
| 2 | 1% | Loss of employment |