Trauma Basics
What is the word “trauma” used to describe?
Name one breathing strategy we practiced.
Name one emotion from the emotion wheel.
What are the three parts of the cognitive triangle?
Name one body safety rule.
Name one way trauma can affect thoughts or feelings.
Tell one time you could use grounding skills.
How do you know if a situation feels unsafe?
Describe a neutral thought vs. a negative thought.
How can you say “no” assertively?
What are common physical signs of trauma in the body?
What are the 5 steps of the 5-Senses Grounding exercise?
Where in your body do you feel emotions like anger or fear?
What is a cognitive distortion (thinking error)?
What should you do if someone tries to touch your private parts?
Why is it important to talk about trauma with a safe person?
Explain how progressive muscle relaxation (tense and relax) helps the body.
How can the emotion thermometer help with communication at home?
Give an example of a trigger and a helpful coping thought.
What should you do if someone tells you to keep a secret about touching or something scary?
Name a secret that is not safe to keep.
Choose a coping skill and teach it to the group.
Think of a big feeling—explain how your thoughts, body, and behavior all change.
Walk through the cognitive triangle for a scenario (facilitator chooses: friend ignores you, someone slams a door, bad dream, trauma reminder, etc.).
What can you do if a boundary you set is not respected?