General
What is trauma and what are some types of trauma children might experience?
A scary thing that happened where you were worried someone might die or get seriously hurt or that you might die or get seriously hurt, Physical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing domestic violence, emotional abuse, car accidents where they worried they might die or someone else might die or where someone did die, witnessing community violence, witnessing a murder
How might kids feel after witnessing gun violence?
Scared, sad, worried, upset, anxious, jumpy, distracted
True or False: You have survived the trauma. The memory can’t hurt you.
True
What percentage of children and teens who experience a traumatic event develop PTSD?
14.5% of those who had experienced a serious trauma developed PTSD.
True or False: it's ok to hit a child to discipline them.
False. Although many people believe in spanking or physically disciplining a child- there are more effective ways to teach children healthy behavior without the use of physical force intended to harm or hurt as punishment.
Why do we talk about trauma?
To release the trauma bully from our brains and learn how to cope with the memories and symptoms.
What are some reasons someone might shoot another person?
Drug and alcohol involvement, domestic violence, anger, jealousy
What percentage of kids have their symptoms of PTSD decreased after TFCBT treatment?
80%
How might your body feel when you are worried?
Tense, heart races, sweaty, hot, shaky, jittery
True or false: 1 out of every 5 youth under the age 18 years old have experienced some form of sexual abuse or harm.
True. sexual abuse is a very common trauma that many youth are exposed to due to a variety of different factors. Can you think of one or two factors?
Approximately what percentage of children experience at least one traumatic event by age 16?
2/3s of children or 65%
What makes it hard for a child or teen to tell someone they are being emotionally abused or bullied?
Fear that they will not be believed. They don't know who to tell or they think they did something to cause it, etc. Fear that their parents will be mad at them or that they will treat them worse for telling. Worry about getting their parents into trouble or being removed from their homes. Believing that it’s okay for their parents to threaten them or that they deserve the abuse for their “bad” behavior. Feeling shame or guilt.
True or False: Witnessing violence affects a child’s ability to learn because they may have difficulty focusing and concentrating.
True
What kinds of worries do kids who've been emotionally abused have? What do they think about?
They often worry that they caused the abuse or did something to anger the other person. They can also worry that something is wrong with them or they are a bad person. Other thoughts they might have is that no one can be trusted or everyone will hurt them. They might also worry that their caregiver will get in trouble if someone finds out.
Malnourishment is a form of this type of trauma: _________
Neglect.
Why do we include caregivers in the TFCBT process?
Their job is to be your coach between sessions with me and after we are done with TFCBT to remind you of what you’ve learned to help you cope
How many children live in a house with a parent who has struggled with addiction?
1 in 8, or 12.5%
True or False: Everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD.
False. Everyone is different and there are different factors that affect the development of the presence of trauma symptoms.
What are three physical sensations kids who have been verbally abused often experience?
Racing heart, stomachaches, headaches, tense muscles, difficulty breathing, sweating, dizziness, lightheadedness, tingly, hot, feeling jumpy, trouble sleeping, etc.
Describe one or two ways that someone could be affected by trauma
They can have nightmares or avoid certain places due to fear or anxiety.
What are some signs that a child might have experienced trauma?
Fear, anger, withdrawal, trouble concentrating, nightmares, digestive problems, behavior problems
Why do some adults threaten or hurt their children and/or families? Is it ever the child's fault?
There are lots of different reasons, just like there are lots of different offenders. But it is very hard to know the reason why it happens to any child. Some adults do not know how to manage their emotions in a healthy way or they didn't have a role model on how to correct behaviors of children. When physical punishment does not create the results a parent seeks, the parent may escalate the punishment, and the child and parent may get locked in a vicious cycle of greater violence on the part of parents, and greater acting out on the part of the children.
We do know this much: No child is responsible for what an adult does. It is NEVER the child's fault.
True or False: I should only practice coping skills when I feel like I need to use them
False! Practicing coping skills when we feel calm is a great way to feel more prepared when we feel worried, sad, angry, or upset
What emotions might a child feel after being threatened or bullied by another kid or an adult?
Scared, confused, angry, sad, guilty, etc.
This type of abuse occurs when hurtful and mean things things are said to another individual in an effort to shame, humiliate, control or instill fear in him or her.
Emotional Abuse.