Triggers
Something that causes a strong emotional reaction
What is a trigger?
True or False: Substance use is a coping skill.
True!
Bonus: Extra 100 if you can explain why
True or False: PTSD only affects people in the military
False
The most common emotion displayed to others
What is anger?
Describe therapy
A way to get help with a mental health problem or get extra support if you are going through a tough time
Two behaviors that someone can display when triggered
Examples: fighting, crying, panic attack, yelling, etc.
Three examples of healthy coping skills
Examples: Listening to music, drawing, yoga, exercising, boxing, reading a book, etc.
The body's natural responses to a perceived threat
What is Flight, fight, freeze?
Fear of the unknown is known as...
Anxiety
Bonus 100: What are some ways your body can respond when you are anxious?
True or False: A licensed therapist drug tests.
False
Adrianne was watching Avengers: Endgame with his brother. After the movie was over Adrianne was anxious and had trouble sleeping.
Name something that may have triggered this reaction
He could have lost someone that was close to him, The fighting scenes, Fear of the world ending, etc.
Three examples of unhealthy coping skills
Examples: substance use, self-harm, aggression, overeating, etc.
The survival response that makes you feel paralyzed
What is freeze?
Name three common stressors
Family, friends, school, home, work, peers, money, etc.
Name two things about the Hampton Newport News Community Service Board
We service children and adults. We also provide therapy, crisis services, and prescribe medication. We work with people who are homeless, struggle with substance use, have mental illness, and have disabilities.
The most common thoughts after someone experiences a stressful or scary event
Thinking about the trauma, blaming self for what happened, worrying about what will happen in the future
The ability to be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and noticing what's around you
What is mindfulness?
Name at least three types of trauma
Sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect
Natural disaster
Witness to violence (domestic violence)
Feelings and emotions help us to...
stay safe, communicate with others, respond to threats, connect with others, guide our decisions
Describe the rules of breaking confidentiality
1. If you are going to hurt or kill yourself
2. If you are going to hurt or kill someone else
Bonus 100: If someone is hurting you and if you are psychotic
Feeling and re-experiencing aspects of the trauma after it has occurred due to a trigger
What is a flashback?
The reason why coping skills are important
Coping skills help you tolerate and deal with stressful situations in life. Managing your stress well will allow you to have a better quality of life.
Bonus 100: All stress is bad (True or False)
True/False: People can forget they experienced trauma and later remember.
True
Bonus 100: Why?
Name three examples of bad feelings
NONE!
No feelings are bad, it is the way we express them that matters
What happens when you get therapy for a traumatic experience
You work with a therapist to find ways to feel better; your therapist can't take away the negative feelings, but they can show you how to feel better on your own.