Trauma Basics
What are the 3 E’s of trauma?
Event, Experience, Effects
What brain structure is overactive due to trauma?
Amygdala
What is the Indian Act?
A Canadian law that controlled Indigenous Peoples’ land, culture, and rights.
What is one grounding technique used to manage trauma symptoms?
5-4-3-2-1 method, deep breathing, mindfulness, sensory grounding.
What is emotional regulation?
The ability to manage emotions effectively.
What are the 6 principles of Trauma-Informed Practice?
Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration & Mutuality, Empowerment & Choice, Cultural & Gender Sensitivity
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain’s ability to rewire and adapt over time.
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?
10 categories of childhood trauma that increase mental/physical health risks.
What are Rutter’s indicators of resilience?
Close relationships, positive school experiences, high self-esteem, social skills, internal locus of control.
What is a “practice trap” in trauma-informed care?
Fixing, expert, etc
What are the four main attachment styles?
Secure, Avoidant, Anxious/Ambivalent, Disorganized
What is the effect of trauma on memory?
Causes memory gaps, dissociation, flashbacks, and difficulty recalling details.
What are 2 impacts of the residential school system?
Cultural loss, intergenerational trauma, mental health issues, substance abuse.
What is one intervention for trauma recovery in children?
Play therapy, structured environments, safe relationships.
What is a self-care strategy for professionals working with trauma survivors?
Exercise, therapy, mindfulness, setting boundaries.
What is complex trauma?
Repeated, prolonged exposure to trauma, often in childhood.
What is one physical effect of trauma?
Chronic pain, digestive issues, immune dysfunction, cardiovascular risks.
What is cultural humility?
A lifelong learning approach that acknowledges the limits of one’s cultural knowledge.
What is a common therapy for adults recovering from trauma?
CBT, EMDR
What is the difference between coping strategies and treatments?
Coping strategies = immediate self-regulation; treatments = long-term healing.
What is the Trauma Transmission Model?
Explains how trauma is passed down through behaviors, genetics, and social environments.
What is epigenetics?
Trauma can change gene expression and be inherited by future generations.
What are 2 ways to promote cultural safety in trauma-informed practice?
Educate yourself, use welcoming language, offer access to Indigenous Elders, support traditional healing practices.
What is somatization?
The process of experiencing physical symptoms due to psychological trauma.
What are the 6 concepts of the Anti-Racism practice standard?
Self-reflection, cultural humility, power dynamics awareness, intersectionality, challenging racism, advocacy & allyship.