Trauma Basics
This type of event can include seeing someone get seriously hurt or die
What is Trauma
In normal stress, this happens after you cope or act on the stressor
What is the alarm shutting off
This reaction to trauma can make friends think you're not listening.
What is spacing out
This is the recommended duration for the emotion observation exercise.
What is 2 minutes
This acronym is used for a check-in technique in the lesson.
What is SOS (Slow Down and Orient)
These two types of abuse are examples of traumatic experiences
What are physical and sexual abuse
This can cause your body's alarm to go off even if you're not in danger
What is stress from the past or everyday situations (like exams or arguments)
This feeling of isolation can result from not trusting anyone after trauma.
What is feeling isolated
This is a common experience during mindfulness exercises that mentees should be prepared for.
What is getting distracted
This tool is used to rate one's state during the SOS check-in
What is the SOS thermometer
This natural disaster is mentioned as an example of a traumatic events
What is Hurricane Katrina
When stress is ongoing, the body's alarm system gets stuck in this state
What is "on"
Trauma can cause struggles in these three areas of life.
What are home, school, and friends
This action should be taken when noticing emotions during the mindfulness exercise.
What is labeling the emotions
These settings are discussed and logged at the beginning of the session.
What are protective settings
This term describes reactions to abnormal events like trauma.
What are normal reactions
These three feelings can occur when the body's alarm system is constantly activated.
What are feeling overwhelmed, confused, and unsafe
This type of behavior may occur to make the "noise" of trauma stop.
What is impulsive or self-destructive behavior
This state of mind is achieved by observing and describing emotions.
What is wise mind
This acronym represents the goals that mentors and mentees check in about.
What is SEES
This practice helps separate ourselves from our emotions and provide distance when upset
What is observing our emotions
This dangerous coping mechanism can develop when someone experiences constant stress
What is ignoring the alarm
This physical consequence can result from a constantly activated alarm system.
What is becoming physically sick
This positive outcome can result from being mindful of emotions.
What is having more fun or enjoying good times
This skills is practiced to help mentees notice and label their emotions.
What is mindfulness