Trauma Analogies
Pool Analogy
If you jump into the deep end it feels cold and you feel shocked, if you wade into the shallow end slowly you get used to it and more comfortable
What types of people face addiction?
Any - no specific religion, socioeconomic status, race, gender, sexuality etc.
What is my *second* favorite flower?
Sunflower
Why does child neglect happen?
It's not always deliberate, could be a parent is unable to physically or emotionally care for the child - ex, mental health illness/substance abuse
What are the 3 levels of depression?
Mild, Moderate, Severe
Wound Analogy
If you fall and get a big bloody wound and you don't take care of it and ignore it, it can get infected and even more painful. Eventually you will have to go to a doctor, get it treated and it could leave a scar. But if you treat it right away, it can sting but it will heal better and faster
What type of emotions do children feel living with a parent who is addicted to a substance/s?
Anxious, depressed, trust issues, guilty, confused, worried, overwhelmed, conflicted * etc
Who is my favorite chicken now?
Mrs. Mable
How often does child neglect occur?
794,000 children cases reported as maltreatment, 60% of that was considered neglect
What are some signs of a panic attack?
Hyperventilation, sweaty, shakey, uncontrollable thoughts, loss of words, tingling, numb, lightheaded, nausea, feeling of dread/fear of death
Beach Ball Analogy
If you try to hold a beach ball underwater if eventually will pop up, it may hit you or someone else. Similar to if you try to avoid or ignore trauma it will pop back up and impact you or others.
Why do some people get addicted and others do not?
No single factor can predict why. Risk for addiction is influenced by a person’s biology, social environment, and age or stage of development. The more risk factors an individual has, the greater the chance that taking drugs can lead to addiction.
Utah or Colorado
What are some types of neglect?
Kaitlenn - checking locks/lights, unplugging cords, organization, numbers, animal safety, verbal repeating, hand washing
Winter Jacket Analogy
Living in Alaska you would wear a winter jacket daily and it would help save you and keep you comfortable, if you move to Florida and continue wearing this jacket it would end up actually harming you. So what can help you in unhealthy settings isn't always needed and at times harmful in safe and healthy settings.
How does addiction affect the brain?
Drugs are chemicals that tap into the brain’s communication system and disrupt the way nerve cells normally send, receive, and process information
What is my favorite type of snake?
How might a child feel if they experience neglect?
Anxious, sad, lonely, mad, confused, blame, independent
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Snake and Stick Analogy
You walk down a path and end up walking right up to a snake, naturally you get scared and run. The next day you are on the same path at the same location and walk up right to a stick, naturally the response would be to again be scared and run. So what looks similar and reminds us of traumatic events and situations can cause similar trauma responses or symptoms
How many children have parents who abuse substances?
More than 6 million children
Who is my favorite band?
LoveJoy
Parents or guardians, any race, religion, socioeconomic status, etc.