Trauma
What are some examples of trauma or traumatic events?
-bullying -when a family member dies -car accident -hurricane/tornado -physical abuse -emotional abuse -sexual abuse -abusive relationships -domestic violence
What is a safe adult?
Any adult you can trust with your information that will believe you and help you get the assistance you need.
True or false: Talking about feelings is really easy
False
How many teeth do adult cats have? A. 10 B. 25 C. 30 D. 36
C. 30
How do kids feel when they have been through trauma?
Sad, Embarrassed, Disappointed, Depressed, Abandoned, Hurt, Attacked, Confused, Rejected, Lonely, Mad, Scared
When in a difficult situation it best to focus on thoughts that are...
a.) Fun & nice
b.) Scary & confusing
c.) Accurate & helpful
d.) Thought provoking & philosophical
c.) Accurate & helpful
BONUS:
Can you think of an example of a thought that is accurate and helpful?
True or false: kids who parents get separated aren't affected by the separation
False
There are many ways that kids are affected by their parents separation
Cats can jump very high! Up to how many times their height can they jump A. 5x s B. 7x C. 15x D. 2x
A. Five times their height!
What will we be working on writing next session?
A story about YOU!
We'll start with about you and your interests then move into so some tricky stories about scary/traumatic things that have happened to you before.
If a parent hits or yells at a child, but apologizes the child should be fine.
False
Trauma can have lingering impacts on children even if parents apologize. Examples of symptoms might include sadness, stomach pain, angry outbursts, difficulty sleeping, and poor appetite.
True or False: Talking about your trauma is easy.
False. Talking about your trauma is very difficult and can be stressful.
True or False: When a cat rubs its body or head against you, it is marking you with its scent.
True!
Some common reactions to trauma include...
-Crying spells -Anxiety -Feeling numb -Mood swings -Panic attacks -Trust issues -sleep issues -Flashbacks -Fidgeting -Low self-esteem -Depression -Difficulty eating
True or false: Parents are responsible for keeping kids safe
True
It's important for kids to try to be as safe as they can, but it is a parent's job to keep their kids safe from harm
True or False: Cats meow to communicate with humans.
True. Cats developed the ability to meow to communicate with humans. Feral cats do not meow!
What are three exercises a person can do to calm themselves down?
-Deep breathing -Box breathing
-5,4,3,2,1 senses -Muscle relaxation
-Counting -Picturing a safe space
and more!
True or false: It's the kid's fault when parents are separated
False
No matter what has happened, separation is never the kids fault.
How many pet cats live in the United States? A. 1 million B. 1 billion C. 500, 000 D. 88 Million
D. 88 million, making them the most popular house pet!