Therapy
A treatment meant to relieve or heal a disorder
What is therapy?
What is trauma?
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience
When did the first school open in America?
1635
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anxiety is our body’s response to ______ and _______.
Stress and danger
How many kids are in therapy?
Around 14% of kids in the US
What are the two states your body can be in?
Stressed (sympathetic) and calm (parasympathetic)
How many kids go to public schools in America?
49.6 million
Does everyone who expereinces a trauma have PTSD?
No
How many people world wide have anxiety?
359 million
How many broad categories of therapy are there?
5
Do all kids react in the same way when something traumatic happens?
No, each kid can react in different ways.
How long is the average school day?
Between 6 and 7 hours
True or false: Watching many horror films in a row can cause PTSD.
False
Is any type of anxiety healthy?
What is yes, some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.
Who goes to therapy?
Lots of people for many different reasons
What happens to other kids when they have seen something confusing or experienced abuse or other trauma?
Kids are quite strong and in counseling they can learn new skills that help them to have a great future.
Name one benefit of school
Specialized training, meeting people, learning new things, and many more
True or false, PTSD can affect how a person acts or feels about certain topics relating to their trauma.
True
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
What type of therapy are we doing?
TF-CBT
What are the three responses you can have when your body thinks you are in danger?
Fight, flight, or freeze
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What are three differences you notice
There are so many!
True or false: PTSD can bre treated
True
What are some behaviors anxiety can cause?