All about Trauma
How many types of trauma?
1.acute (response to a single event),
2.chronic (multiple, varied experiences),
3.complex (responses to multiple interpersonal traumatic events from a young age).
What is anxiety?
Is a normal response to something dangerous or stressful.
What is sexual abuse?
When an adult, adolescent or child uses their power or authority to involve a child in sexual activity.
Who is someone you check-in & get permission from if you are going somewhere, or hanging out with someone.
Family members, and/or an adult that is watching you.
Goodnight Hug from your family member
Safe Touch
What is Trauma?
A powerful emotional response to a distressing event. It can cause both emotional and physical symptoms.
True or False: Does everyone experience anxiety.
Yes, everyone experiences anxiety at some point. It's normal.
What is your safety network?
Name five adults you trust.
What is the buddy system?
It is safer for you to be with other people when going places, or playing outside.
Cuddling with your pet
Safe Touch
What are 2 physical symptoms of trauma?
What are some symptoms of anxiety?
Why don't children tell about sexual abuse?
There are many reasons children do not disclose being sexually abused, including:
■ Threats of bodily harm (to the child and/or the child’s family)
Fear of not being believed
Shame or guilt
Fear of getting someone in trouble.What is the strategy "Yell and Tell."
I say no if someone tries to touch me in ways that make me feel frightened, uncomfortable, or confused. Then I go and tell a grown-up I trust.
A hug you don't like from someone you don't want a hug from.
Confusing Touch
What are 2 emotional symptoms of trauma?
Is anxiety dangerous?
Though anxiety may feel uncomfortable, it doesn’t last long, is temporary, and will eventually decrease! Also, most people cannot tell when you are anxious.
What are some body safety rules?
My body is my body and it belongs to me.
Early warning signs
Secrets
Private parts- No one can touch my private part. And no one can ask me to touch their private parents. And no one should show me pictures of private parts
True or False: Is it good to trust your own feelings?
True. Trust your feelings and talk to a grown-up about problems that are too big for you to handle on your own. Instincts the "icky feelings" we all have something call instinct its when our body gets a feeling that something may be unsafe.
Someone touching these place that are covered by your bathing.
Private touch
Name two experiences that can be considered traumatic.
Physical, Sexual or emotional abuse
Natural disaster
Sudden loss of a loved one
Community Violence
Serious accidents
Military Family related stress
What is fight flight freeze?
There are three ways humans react to danger: fight, flee, or freeze. When we are anxious, we react in one of these ways, too. We may run away or avoid situations that make us anxious. Or we may freeze, such as when our minds go blank and we can’t think clearly. Or we may fight, get angry and lash out at people.
What are some early warning signs: If I feel unsafe my body lets me know.
Hair feels like it is standing on end
start to cry
goosebumps
sweaty palms
need to go to the bathroom
sweaty
heart beats
sick to my stomachshakey
True or False: You are the boss of your body?
True. As you remember- private mean something belongs just to you that doesn't mean it should be shared with other people.
Touches that are uncomfortable or hurt
Confusing touch