Types of Trauma?
What is physical abuse?
Physical abuse is a physical injury caused by a parent or caretaker. It could be as the result of being beaten, choked, kicked, burned, bit, or shaken.
Can experiencing trauma make it hard to trust people?
Absolutely!
What is grooming?
Grooming is a tactic used to gain children’s trust, gain access to them, and make them more comfortable to behaviors that might otherwise make them feel unsafe. These grooming behaviors can be small and often hard to spot, and children may not be aware of these behaviors until it is too late. For example, an offender may hug a child longer than normal or may ask a child to hug him/her even if the child says they don’t want to.
What kinds of worries do kids have who have experienced trauma? What do they think about?
They might worry about how they feel, they might worry about their families and the people they love, they might worry about what others might think of them, they might worry about it happening again.
What makes it hard for kids to tell others when they have experienced abuse?
They might be scared, embarrassed, worried, or afraid they will get in trouble. Sometimes the person doing the abuse threatens them and tells them that they will harm people they love if they tell. Sometimes kids might feel like it is their fault.
What is sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse is sexual contact or non-sexual contact between an adult and child, an older teen and younger child, or between 2 people with one person having more power.
When kids have experienced trauma, do they ever unsafely touch other kids?
Yes, sometimes kids might unsafely touch other kids when they have experienced trauma.
TRUE OR FALSE: If an older adult or teenager makes you uncomfortable, you should ignore that feeling.
Never! Trust your gut and tell a trusted adult.
What are some common things kids do after they have experienced trauma?
-Sometimes kids feel sad, have trouble sleeping, have nightmares, have trouble concentrating, feel angry, harm others.
If an adult or someone older than you asks you to keep a secret, what can you do?
You can tell an adult you trust, like a parent or teacher, and ask them to help you.
What is neglect?
Neglect is when an adult does not do what is needed to take care of a child. This means not giving enough food, shelter, attention, medical care, education or supervision.
Can you name 1 emotion a child might feel after experiencing abuse from an adult or older sibling?
Sad, angry, worried, guilty, ashamed, embarrassed
TRUE OR FALSE: An adult giving you a gift and asking you to keep it a secret from your parents can be a form of grooming
True! Adults often use gifts as a way to make kids trust them more.
No, it is not the fault of a child if his or her parents fight. Parents are responsible for the things that they argue and fight about.
If I experience an unsafe touch, what can I do?
"No!"
Go tell!
What are some other types of trauma?
-Having a parent who drinks a lot or uses drugs
-Earthquakes or hurricanes
-Being in an accident
-Having a death in your family
-Being left
True or False: When a child experiences a trauma or confusing event, they might have problems sleeping or have nightmares.
True
What are body boundaries? Why are they important?
You have the right to say “no” to any touch, words, or actions that make you feel uncomfortable. No one, no matter who they are (family, friend, coach, etc.), has the right to cross your boundaries.
No, each kid can react in different ways.
Why is it important to share with an adult you trust when you experience something unsafe or confusing?
An adult you trust can help you and help keep you safe.