Trauma
FACT or MYTH
FACT or MYTH
FACT or MYTH: Most children and teens experience a really scary situation that could be described as "traumatic"
FACT
2/3 or ~66% of children and teens report at least 1 traumatic event by age 16
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 dies? (name 1 feeling)
Very sad, depressed, upset, angry, guilty
Who was the first African American president?
Barack Obama
What is physical assault
The act of causing physical harm or unwanted physical contact with someone
Name today's date!
October 14th, 2020
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 or learned about something bad happening to a loved one? (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 two ways that scary situations can affect how kids feel, think, or act.
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: People who look differently than us are more dangerous than people who look like us
MYTH
It's hard to tell who is dangerous based solely on a person's appearance. But, other red flags may give you clues about whether a person is safe or dangerous. Your parents or a therapist can help you identify red flags.
Why do kids have a hard time talking about something really scary that happened?
The emotions are really big and really upsetting, so it is hard to talk about. Sometimes kids think that talking about what happened will make things worse. But, if kids can find a way to talk about what happened and manage their emotions, they feel much better over time!
There is only one word in the dictionary that's spelled wrong. What is it?
Wrong!
W-R-O-N-G
Why is Jamison here to work with me?
Lots of kids and teens have problems that affect how they feel, think, or act. Therapy is a way to help with these problems.
True or False: Therapy can't help with trauma.
FALSE
Certain types of therapy, like the one we'll be using, have been proven to help kids recover from trauma.