Sexual Abuse FACT or MYTH
FACT or MYTH: Most children and teens who are sexually abused are abused by a stranger
MYTH
60% of children and teens who are sexually abused are abused by someone they know or trust
What types of physical feelings (think heart, lungs, limbs) might someone have when scared or worried?
heart beating quickly, quick, shallow breathing, shaking, stomachache, headache
I should tell everyone what I think and feel?
What is grief?
Grief is the sadness you feel when you lose someone special to you.
True or False:
Trauma reactions are ways kids respond to really bad, sad or scary things that happened to them.
True
Trauma reactions can include having bad nightmares, not wanting to think about what happened, and feeling "out of control" when upset.
FACT or MYTH: 1 in 4 girls & 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday
Fact
How do kids feel when they get in trouble? (name 1 feeling)
Sad, frustrated, angry, upset, disappointed, ashamed, guilty
The best coping strategy for me at school is…
Any appropriate response
What is abuse?
Abuse is when a child is harmed by an older or more powerful person. The harm can be physical, mental, or emotional.
TRUE or FALSE: Childhood sexual abuse can cause long-lasting mental health and physical health problems if person does not participate in therapy.
TRUE
MYTH or FACT: 15% of children who have been sexually abused were abused by a family member
MYTH
30% of children who have experienced sexual abuse were abused by a family member
What is a called when something reminds kids of a trauma?
Trauma reminder or trauma trigger
The best coping strategy for me at home so that I follow expectations of the house includes…
Any appropriate response
What is trauma?
Trauma is a "bad, sad or scary thing" that a child experiences.
How many stickers does Evie need on her rewards chart for her to get a prize?
5 in total! She has 3 right now.
FACT or MYTH: Children and teens of all ages, genders, races, economic backgrounds, and neighborhoods can experience sexual abuse. No one can tell if someone else has been abused just by looking at them.
FACT
How do kids feel when they have experienced sexual abuse? (name 2 feelings)
Angry, scared, unsafe, frustrated, worried, ashamed, guilty, sad, powerless, confused, disgusted
It is ok to express emotions, but I need to when and how to express those emotions. Bonus tell how to express the emotions at school and at home
True
What is relaxation? Bonus if you name one way you relax.
Relaxation is when someone feels very calm, or things that someone does to help themselves feel calmer.
Examples include listening to music, watching videos, playing with fidget toys, taking a break
Name two common trauma reactions
Common reactions include:
- Avoidance (not wanting to think about it)
- Anger outbursts
- Trouble Sleeping (nightmares)
- Flashbacks (feeling back at that time)
- Somatic complaints (headaches, stomach aches)
- Feeling very sad, depressed, lonely, anxious
FACT or MYTH: Most kids who have been sexually abused tell someone about their abuse.
MYTH
Most children never disclose the abuse they experience, for many reasons. Sometimes it takes time for kids to get the courage to tell, but those kids are very very brave and should be proud of themselves!
How come lots of kids have a hard time talking about their abuse?
The emotions are really big and really upsetting, so it is hard to talk about. But if kids talk about what happened little by little, over time they feel much better!
Something that not many people know about me
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What is child sexual abuse?
Child sexual abuse is abuse involving private parts. It is never a child's fault in these situations-- the older or more powerful person that did the abuse is at fault.
True or False:
There is no treatment for recovery from child sexual abuse trauma
FALSE
There are many therapy treatments to help kids recover from sexual abuse. The treatment we're using is proven to help kids feel better.