Trauma
What is trauma?
individual trauma as an event or circumstance resulting in:
What is low self-esteem?
When you don't think highly of yourself. An outcome of persistent bad habits like negative self-talk.
What is the window of tolerance?
The window of tolerance is a concept to describe the optimal zone of “arousal” for a person to function in everyday life. When a person is operating within this zone or window, they can effectively manage and cope with their emotions.
Why are we scared to let go of control?
Security, certainty, fear, and unworthiness.
What aspects of your life can trauma effect?
What does low self-esteem affect?
Can affect productivity, relationship with self and others, and mental/physical health.
Hyperarousal Zone, Optimal Zone, Hypoarousal Zone
1. Note things down that are under your control
2. Assess your controlling tendencies
3. Admit your faults
4. Accept many ways exist to do something
What does understanding your values help you recognize?
Areas of your life that need more attention or a view of things you need to prioritize.
Trauma has no boundaries regarding age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
True or False: Low self-esteem is a sum total of certain habits that we have formed over a lifetime.
True
What is another name for the Hyperarousal Zone?
Flight or Fight response
What are the benefits of letting go of control?
1. Become more present to reality
2. Gain patience
3. Feel more at peace/relaxed
True or False: Everyone has the same values. No values should be unique.
False: every person has a unique set of values, and there are no right or wrong answers.
What is your "parasympathetic state"?
A state where you can plan for future, its self-motivation, problem solving, and emotional regulation. You are not consumed w survival; It allows you to be free to be your authentic self. It is part of the learning brain, which is flexible, open, calm, and peaceful. Allows you to make mistakes and learn from them.
How can you improve your self-esteem?
By looking at the root of the problem to understand the cause of your negative thinking or thoughts.
What is another name for the Optimal Arousal Zone?
Window of Tolerance
What is locus of control?
The strength of a person's beliefs regarding the extent of control they have over events or experiences in their life.
What three things influence our values?
What is your "sympathetic state"?
It activates the stress response that triggers:
Lack of emotional resilience
Inability to form meaningful corrections
Issues with concentration
Difficulty planning
Delaying gratification
What are the 7 ways you can improve your self-esteem?
1. Practice no negative self-talk
2. Stop practicing Perfectionism
3. Don't compare yourself
4. Watch how you view yourself image
5. Don't avoid challenges due to fear
6. Don't over-apologize
7. Don't neglect self-care
Immobilization
What are the two types of locus of control?
Internal locus of control and External locus of control.
How can you determine which of your values are being met or not?
Rank or measure them.