The Basics of Trauma!
What is trauma?
A frightening, dangerous, violent, or scary event that feels threatening your life or your safety.
What does TF-CBT stand for?
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What does someone feel after a trauma?
Sad, anxious, guilty, angry, afraid, unsure, responsible, not heard, confused
Name 5 Marvel Superheroes
Iron Man, Black Panther, Dr. Strange, Spiderman, Hulk etc.
What are some examples of traumatic events?
Car Accidents, Floods, Tornados, Physical Abuse, Physical Violence, Bullying, Mugging, Kidnapping, Classroom Violence, Being Restrained, Being Isolated
What does CBT mean?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Talk therapy where you learn skills to deal with anxiety, depression and other negative internal feelings.
How might someone behave differently after a trauma?
Difficulty concentrating, feel irritable, have trouble feeling in control, trouble sleeping, trouble getting to sleep, afraid of sleeping alone, wake up from nightmares, avoid people or places, feel alone or misunderstood
Name any two mobs in Minecraft.
Creeper, Skeleton, Zombie, Pig, Cow, Chicken, Axolotl, etc.
Who is affected by trauma?
Everyone!
What will we do in TF-CBT?
Identify thoughts and feelings. Learn how to relax. Identify and learn to tolerate trauma reminders. Replace negative thoughts with helpful thoughts. Drain the power from trauma memories. Learn to identify when I am in danger.
What might someone feel in their bodies after a trauma?
They might feel shaky, jittery, clammy, sweaty, emotionally numb, physically upset (stomachaches/headaches)
Name three superheroes real names.
Tony Stark, Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy
What areas of your life can trauma impact?
What is a trauma narrative?
It is a written account of what happened. It is fact based and meant to help understand thoughts and feelings about scary things that have happened.
What is the "fight or flight" response?
It is a response that happens in our bodies when our brain detects danger!!
How do you fix a scratch on a pumpkin?
A pumpkin patch
Do kids who experience trauma ever feel better?
Yes!
What is gradual exposure?
It is when someone comes into contact with something that reminds them of their traumatic experience. Gradual exposure helps someone to approach reminders of trauma and learn how to handle them.
Why does trauma change someone's reaction to a normal situation?
Your brain may think you are in danger and tell you to fly, freeze, fight or faint!
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg