Emotional trauma consequence is a term used to describe the long-term psychological and physical effects of experiencing a traumatic event. The most common consequence is known as SCAR, which stands for Stress, Coping, Adjustment, and Recovery. This acronym is used to describe the four stages of emotional trauma that a person may experience after a traumatic event. Stress is the initial reaction to the event, coping is the process of managing the stress, adjustment is the process of adapting to the new reality, and recovery is the process of healing and returning to a normal life.