Proof or Phony
Kids
Statistics
Know The Facts
True/False: Caregivers
100
Trauma therapy should be a slow gradual process like wading into a pool
What is proof?
100
A) Kids feel scared B) Kids feel embarrassed or ashamed C) Kids are worried that others won't believe them D) Kids don't want it to get back to their parents because they are afraid of what the parents might do to them
What are some reasons kids don't tell about abuse?
100
1 out of every 4 women
What is the the ratio of women who experience violence by a domestic partner in the U.S.
100
Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect
What are the types of child maltreatment?
100
True or False? If a mother and/or father is neglectful or abusive that means the kid is bad and deserved it.
False. Parents who are abusive have their own mental health problems or drug problems. A kid NEVER deserves to be hurt by anyone.
200
It is impossible to change the unhelpful thought, "nothing is ever going to work out for me, so why bother."
What is phony? When we think about our thoughts we can consider whether the thought is helpful or true and replace it.
200
A) bodies (headaches and/or stomach-aches) B) heads (unhelpful thoughts and beliefs; intrusive thoughts) C) changes in mood (sad, shamed, depressed) D) being on the lookout for danger, being irritable and angry E) Blaming oneself for the trauma
What are some PTSD symptoms kids experience?
200
686,000 children
The number of children found to be victims of maltreatment by child protective services in 2012
200
When a mom and dad or intimate partners hurt each other physically; like hitting, punching kicking
Domestic violence
200
True or False? Most parents abuse each other?
False. It is normal for mothers and fathers to have arguments. This is not the same as being emotionally, physically or sexually abusive to each other.
300
Remember the snake/stick story? This story teaches that the brain is protecting the person.
What is proof? It also shows how the brain can play tricks on the body by reacting to things that are not really threatening or harmful.
300
Kids feel sad, angry, frightened
What are some feelings kids have experienced abuse?
300
85% women 15% men
What are percentages of female and male victims of intimate partner?
300
When a caregiver fails to meet a child's basic needs to include; housing, food, clothing, education and access to appropriate medical care.
What is neglect?
300
True or False? If a mother or father or both parents leave their kid, it is usually because of the kid.
False. There are many reasons parents leave or abandon their kids and this is because of the parent's decisions and not because of the kid being good enough.
400
When you ask someone how they are feeling today and they say, "I had a terrible day," they are sharing their feelings.
What is phony? This is a thought that may be due to "mental filter" or "catastrophizing" or a belief that everything in life "should" go the way we want.
400
Family stressors like; poverty, violence, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, lack of support, chronic health problem
What are at-risk environment factors in child abuse and neglect?
400
16 to 24 years of age
What age group is most likely victimized by an intimate partner?
400
Behaviors that harm a child's self-worth or emotional well-being to include; name-calling, shaming, rejection, withholding love and threatening.
What is emotional abuse?
400
True or False If parents or caregivers make kids do chores and homework, it is because they are trying to punish their kids and make them miserable.
False. Parents and caregivers who allow kids to contribute to the family by having them do chores are telling kids that they are important to the family. When they are concerned about schoolwork completion, they are telling the kid that they want a good future for them.
500
If a person says "I am bad" this is false belief that leads to feelings of shame
What is proof? Guilt feelings can be helpful to change behaviors but shame is not helpful and can lead to depression and hopelessness
500
Physical injuries, disrupted brain development, nervous and immune system problems, alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, high-risk sexual behaviors, suicide, and certain chronic diseases.
What are the the problems that maltreated kids are at risk for? However, children are resilient and can be happy again if they and/or their family get the help they need.
500
Children under 4 years of age
What is the age of children most at risk for severe injury or death from abuse.
500
Kids behave in ways that adults do, like yelling if parents yell, hitting if parents hit or any other behaviors that or not appropriate. This is called ____________
What is modeling?
500
True or False? Parents that are consistent about what they expect from their kid; listen and validate their kid's feelings; praise and reward good behaviors often and allow their kid to make choices are more likely to see positive behavioral changes.
True.
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