Definition
What is trauma?
(answers will vary)
When one or more events happen that causes stress.
Only adults experience trauma
False
What if I never get over the trauma?
Thought
What is the best way to reduce trauma reactions?
A. Avoid it so it goes away
B. Talk about it to a therapist
C. Fight people that have something to say about the incident
B. Talk about it to a therapist
What is a Trauma Narrative?
What is...something that helps you process feelings and thoughts related to trauma event
(answers will vary)
What is our body's way of helping us pay attention to what is happening around us.
Trauma changes the way we think, feel, and behave
True
Worried
Feeling
What are trauma reactions?
A. unpleasant memories and avoidance
B. anxious thoughts, nightmares
C. All the above
C. All the above
What are reasons most kids are afraid of the Trauma Narrative portion?
(answer my vary)
afraid of nightmares, old memories pop back up
What are thoughts?
(answers will vary)
Things we say to ourselves or in our head
Trauma can be hard to get over
T
I refuse to talk about the bad things that happened
Action
Trauma can happen to
A. Adults and children
B. Those who are disabled
C. Black kids
A. Adults and children
What can a kid do, if the Trauma Narrative starts to become overwhelming?
(answers will vary)
What is...use coping skills and ask counselor for guidance
What are trauma reactions
What is...bad memories, nightmares, feeling on edge, etc
Nightmares are the only things people experience with trauma.
False
I am worried something bad will happen
both feelings and thought
Trauma can affect
A. Only the child
B. Only the parent
C. Both the parent and child
C. Both the parent and child
What is an activity the counselor and client can do, after discussing the Trauma Narrative?
(answers will vary)
What are behaviors?
(answers will vary)
What is how we react when there is a problem
Trauma can get better with therapy
True
I don't want to play with my friends
Action
How can a person reduce trauma reactions
A. Attending individual and/or group therapy
B. Avoiding because I don't have to deal with my feelings
C. None of the above
A. Attending individual and/or group therapy
What advice would you give a kid, when it comes to talking about trauma?
(answers will vary)
What is...coping skills and take your time