True or False
Everyone experiences a traumatic event the same.
False
What is a negative thought?
Thoughts that make us feel bad! they can be anything that is a put-down such as: I am stupid, I am weak, I will never understand.
Give at least three examples of trauma.
Behavioral: agitation, irritability, hostility, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, or social isolation
Psychological: flashback, fear, severe anxiety, or mistrust
Mood: loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, or loneliness
Sleep: insomnia or nightmares
Also common: emotional detachment or unwanted thoughts
Zachary runs away when he hears a loud noise while playing outside. Which automatic response was Zachary demonstrating?
Flight
This big bird can run faster than horses, and the males can roar like lions.
Ostrich
Avoidance happens when you have no issue talking about what has happened to you..
False
What are the most common thoughts after a child or teen experiences a stressful or scary event?
Thinking about the trauma, blaming self for what happened, worrying about what will happen in the future
What are our 4 automatic survival responses?
Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn
Evelyn is unable to move when she hears a stranger enter her home. Which automatics response was Evelyn demonstrating?
Freeze
This hip-hop artist whose government name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete graduated from Texas Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration in 2021. She is also the face of Popeye's Chicken.
Megan thee Stallion
Complex trauma is define as a person that has experienced one traumatic event
False
What are the most common feelings after a child or teen experiences a stressful or scary event?
Emotional responses may include fear, guilt, shame, sleep disturbances, sadness, depression and anger.
What is Big "T" trauma?
What is Little "t" Trauma?
Big T: traumas that are typically major events that feels life threatening
Examples: natural disaster, war, or sexual assault
Non-threatening events that are hard to cope with and distressing
Examples include: conflict with a significant together, or abrupt relocation
Taylor instinctively kicks the person that touches them.
Fight
This Hip Hop collab made the song "Life is Good"
Future and Drake
Between 50-75% of children will experience at least one traumatic event before the age of 18
True
What are the most common body reactions after a child or teen experiences a stressful or scary event?
Numb, tense, shaking, crying, heart beating, sweating, etc.
What are two of your ways to cope and manage distressing situations, thoughts, and/or feelings?
Anything can be said here
Selena makes dinner for the person that has kidnapped her. What automatic response is Selena demonstrating?
Fawn
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat
Trauma can rewire the brain
True
Is it ever the child's/teens fault when they have been neglected or abused?
No.
What is neuroplasticity?
Liam's house caught on fire. Is this an example of Big "T" or Little "t" trauma?
Big T
This insect doesn't have enough mass to die on impact, no matter the height.
Ant