Trauma
FACT or MYTH
FACT or MYTH
FACT or MYTH: Trauma can happen to anyone.
Fact.
How do kids feel when they get a big hug from a family member or someone that takes care of them? (name 1 feeling)
Happy, loved, calm, excited, warm, safe
The world record for number of ______ eaten in one sitting is 74.
Hot dogs!!
What is trauma?
Trauma is a "really bad, sad or scary thing" that happens to someone.
True or False:
The way kids respond to really bad, sad, or scary things that happened to them are called "trauma reactions"
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: More than half of all families have been affected by a natural disaster
Fact
How do kids feel when they get in trouble? (name 1 feeling)
Sad, frustrated, angry, upset, disappointed, ashamed, guilty
This is known as the largest ocean on earth
The Pacific Ocean
Name 1 type of trauma
Psychological, physical, or sexual abuse; community or school violence; witnessing domestic violence; sudden or violent loss of a loved one; physical or sexual assault; neglect; serious accidents or illness
TRUE or FALSE: A really scary situation can cause problems that last a long time if person does not find a way to manage the strong emotions caused by the trauma.
TRUE
MYTH or FACT: Kids and teens who experience something scary should be able to talk about what happened easily
MYTH
It can often be difficult for kids to talk about scary or upsetting things (especially to people they don't know well)
How might kids feel when someone they love moves away? (name 1 feeling)
Very sad, depressed, upset, angry, guilty
Clear
What is physical assault
The act of causing physical harm or unwanted physical contact with someone
Name your favorite ice cream flavor.
FACT or MYTH: Witnessing or learning about physical harm done to someone else can be considered a traumatic event
FACT
How do kids feel when they have seen something scary? (name 2 feelings)
Angry, scared, unsafe, frustrated, worried, ashamed, guilty, sad, powerless, confused, disgusted
What is the first song heard in The Lion King?
The circle of life
What is relaxation? Bonus if you name one way you relax.
Relaxation is when someone feels very calm, or does something to help themselves feel more calm.
Examples include listening to music, watching videos, playing with fidget toys, taking a break
Name your dream vacation destination.
FACT or MYTH: Trauma might cause nightmares and flashbacks.
Fact.
Why do kids have a hard time talking about something really scary that happened?
It can bring up a lot of difficult feelings. Some people think not talking about it will make us forget it, but that is not true.
Who has the loudest roar?
Lion
How does talking about scary memories help us?
It makes the memories feel less scary.
True or False: Therapy can't help with trauma.
FALSE