Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Community Violence
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Brandon Facts
100
Name three responses to stress or trauma.
Nightmares, trouble sleeping, thinking about it all the time, wanting to NOT think about it, avoiding people/places/things that make you think about it, feeling scared for no reason, feeling out of control, not being able to remember parts of what happened, trouble concentrating, being on guard, jumping when there is a loud noise, feeling anger/shame/guilt/saddness/grief/loss, feeling bad about yourself, having physical health problems...
100
What is community violence?
Community violence can be defined as exposure to intentional acts of interpersonal violence committed in public areas by individuals who are not intimately related to the victim.
100
Why is it important to start with assessment?
Establish a baseline, set goals, identify the primary symptoms...
100
Who is the most recognizable children's character in the US?
Elmo
100
How Many Times Has Brandon been shot at?
Three times. Two of them in one month.
200
Name two ways you can tell that your body is stressed.
Head aches, stomach aches, feeling tense/tight, heart beats fast, lower immune system...
200
Name two types of community violence.
Bullying, fights among groups, shootings in public areas...
200
Name one component of TF-CBT.
Psychoeducation, relaxation, emotion regulation, cognitive coping, trauma narrative, future planning, graduation...
200
What comic books inspired the font Comic Sans?
Batman and Watchmen comic books
200
How many times has Brandon been cut in a knife fight?
7 times
300
How is PTSD treated?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychological First Aid (PFA), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Play Therapy...
300
Name three ways to stay safe.
Be aware of your surroundings, go with a friend/group, know the "hot spots" and "safe spots," keep your phone charged, know who to call and where to go if you are in trouble, keep passwords private on social networks...
300
What is the purpose of having combined sessions with parent and child?
Increase positive communication, supportive skills practice, time-limited treatment...
300
What US state does not lawfully require drivers to wear safety belts while operating a motor vehicle?
New Hampshire
300
How many friends have I lost to community violence?
3
400
What percent of males experience a traumatic event?
14-43% of males experience at least one trauma.
400
Who reports the most violence, teens or adults?
Teens. In one study, over three-quarters of children in a high-violence urban area reported coming into contact with community violence. Of note, more than half of the parents said that their children had not been exposed to violence in the community.
400
Why does TF-CBT begin with "Learning About Trauma"?
Provides factual information about common reactions to trauma, contextualizes a person's experience within broader research on the issue...
400
What is the name for the dots on dice?
Pips
500
What percentage of males develop PTSD after experiencing a trauma?
1-6% of males develop PTSD after experiencing a trauma.
500
What percentage of youth have witnessed or experienced community violence?
As many as 96% of youth have experienced or witnessed community violence.
500
How do we know that TF-CBT works?
Track assessment data every three months, research comparing TF-CBT with other types of treatment shows TF-CBT to effectively reduce trauma symptoms...
500
What is Donald Duck's middle name?
Fauntleroy
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