Feelings
True or False: Everyone has feelings
True
Is it ever a child's fault if parents are fighting?
No way!
It is never a child's fault for adults fighting
What are some coping skills you can do to help yourself relax when you are stressed or feeling anxious?
-Take deep breaths
-squeezing and releasing muscles
-listen to music
-sing
-write
-do art
-read
-come up with your own!
If you wanted to make everyone on the planet smile how would you do it?
:)
True or false: Thoughts impact our behaviors.
True
Name three emotions some kids might feel after experiencing a trauma
Sadness, anger, shame, anxiety, numbness, confusion, guilt etc.
Why might a child not tell someone about DV happening in their home.
-afraid of getting in trouble
-don't know what DV is or that is it not okay
-scared what may happen to parents
-can you think of anything other reasons?
Do a lemon squeeze!
Nice job!
If you could be any animal, what would you be?
^^
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How might a child behave after experiencing a trauma?
Withdrawal, fear, depression, unexplained anger and rebellion, talking about the trauma constantly, or denying that it happened, being tired all the time, sleeping much more (or less) than peers, nightmares, fighting, isolating
Do feelings impact/affect our thoughts? How?
Yes, feeling happy can give us happy thoughts while feelings sad/mad/worried can give us bad thoughts
What is trauma?
Give 3 examples
A scary, life-threatening experience
DV, car crash, weather related, hospital
Why is helping your body relax helpful?
What kind of ice cream do mermaids like?
:)))))))
Tell me about Turtle Time! Hint there are 5 things to do for turtle time.
1. Stop
2. Go into your shell
3. Relax
4. Think of something helpful to do
5. Go out of your shell and do it!
What does worry feel like?
Having racing thoughts, tightness in chest, stomachaches, headaches
True or False: Talking about the traumatic event is the best way to heal.
True
Choose your favorite way to relax
show us!
What do you want to dress up as for Halloween?
:)
1 Thoughts
2 Feelings
3 Actions
Name a time you felt mad
What kinds of worries do children have after experiencing a trauma or domestic violence
-Will I ever feel like myself again?
-The world is dangerous.
-I can’t trust anyone anymore.
name a time when you may need to use a relaxation skill
could be, mad, scared, worried, sad
Try patting your head and rubbing your stomach
Nice job!
True or false: All people always act the same way, even after trauma.
False