Symptoms
Name one common symptom of PTSD in children/adolescents.
sleep problems / fear / sadness / withdrawal / avoidance / trouble paying attention
Name one protective factor for youth with trauma.
supportive relationships / stable home / school connectedness
What is the first-line evidence-based treatment for youth PTSD?
TF-CBT
What is one thing a school counselor can do for a student with PTSD?
rapport / check-ins / accommodations
What legal responsibility do school counselors have if abuse is suspected?
mandated reporting
True or False: PTSD symptoms can be delayed after a traumatic event.
True
What risk factor involves prior difficult experiences in childhood?
ACEs / previous trauma exposure
Name one component of TF-CBT.
psychoeducation / coping skills / trauma narrative / caregiver involvement
Name one classroom accommodation.
break pass / reset space / drill previewing
What federal law may support school services?
IDEA
What does hypervigilance mean?
being constantly alert / easily startled / on edge
How can school connectedness help protect students?
support, belonging, trusted adults
What intervention helps students safely process and talk through the traumatic event?
trauma narrative
Why is caregiver communication important?
consistency across settings
TRUE OR FALSE- Children always verbally tell adults when they are experiencing trauma symptoms.
False
What symptom might appear in younger children through play?
acting out the event in play
Why does access to mental health services matter?
mproves recovery / intervention
What school-based model focuses on safety, support, and connection after trauma?
Listen, Protect, Connect
Why work with community providers?
continuity of care / shared goals
True or False: Strong supportive relationships can serve as a protective factor for students who have experienced trauma.
true
Name two red flags a teacher may notice in school.
absences, nightmares, withdrawal, poor attention, fear responses
Explain how sociocultural factors can affect PTSD risk and recovery.
access to resources, stigma, culture, SES, language barriers
Give one trauma-informed response a counselor should use.
safety, predictability, validation, coping skills
What percentage of children who experience trauma may meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD?
4-6%