Hand-Brain
What is your prefrontal cortex (part of the frontal lobe) in charge of?
Thinking, impulse control, problem solving, decision making, planning, etc.
When a parent insults their child, puts them down repeatedly, purposefully embarrasses or humiliates them or yells at them a lot it may lead to this type of abuse.
Emotional Abuse
What are the 5 stress responses (Think- the 5 F's).
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Flock, Fawn/Faint
T or F- Trauma and adverse experiences can impact our brain and thinking patterns, our emotions, our body sensations, and our behavior.
True
What does it mean when you've 'flipped your lid'?
You have noticed something uncomfortable and unsafe in your environment and your 'downstairs' brain is in charge. You're acting based more on impulse and instinct.
T or F- Natural disasters can cause trauma to kids, adults, and families.
True
What stress response do you experience when you are faced with sad, scary, stressful, or upsetting situations?
(Answer dependent on person)
These are an example of which category of trauma reactions-
Thinking you are bad, believing nobody can be trusted, having memories and flashbacks of adverse events, having nightmares, etc.
Brain and Thinking Reactions
Why do some people act out in stressful situations?
They may have flipped their lid, their brain is acting on impulse and instinct to keep them safe- even if it isn't the best decision.
Name at least 3 types of abuse/trauma.
Physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, etc.
T or F- All people act the same and experience the same stress responses when in an adverse situation.
False, every person may react differently to an adverse experience.
These are an example of which category of trauma reactions-
Feeling sad, betrayed, angry, insecure, depressed, hurt, etc.
Feeling or Emotion Reactions
Why do some people shut down when confronted or when in a stressful situation?
They may have flipped their lid, their brain is acting on impulse and instinct to keep them safe- even if it isn't the best decision.
Can someone cause another person trauma without realizing it?
Yes, trauma is the impact of stressful experiences and may occur even if the other person didn't realize or believe that it would.
Why do you think animals/people have developed stress responses?
Stress responses developed in our brain as a way to keep us alive and safe. It gives us instinctual ways to act when faced with dangerous or uncomfortable situations.
These are an example of which category of trauma reactions-
Engaging in risky behavior, being defiant, isolating yourself, having inappropriate boundaries, etc.
Behavior Reactions