True/False
True or false: Trauma is very scary, upsetting, confusing, and/or life threatening event.
True
What are coping skills?
Something that distracts you from negative thoughts, feelings, and/or actions/behaviors.
True or false?
Our thoughts can impact how we feel?
True!
Who is Simba's dad in The Lion King?
Mufasa
Why do parents have an easier time taking care of their kids than others?
Mental Illness
Their parents didn't show them healthy love
Difficulty putting kids needs first
Have a hard time managing emotions
True/False: It is always easy to tell an adult about trauma.
False- often telling about trauma can be hard and upsetting.
What are some examples of coping skills?
Reading, playing games, deep breathings, going for a walk...
Thoughts can lead to feelings which can lead to ___
Actions!
What is the largest animal in the world?
Blue Whale
Is it ever a kid's fault if parent's get divorced?
NO
True/false: Trauma can happen to anyone
True: Trauma can happened to girls, boys, different races, ages, etc.
What coping skills do you do?
Any answer.
Reframe or redo this thought to be more neutral or positive.
"No one likes me"
"Some people may like me and some people won't and that is okay"
"Just because someone doesn't like me, doesn't mean I am not special and great".
How many moons does Saturn have?
82 moons!
How might kids feel that do not get see their parent very often?
sad
confused
hurt
angry
relieved
True/False: You should tell an adult if someone is hurting you.
True. Even if it is hard tell an adult you trust so that adult can help you.
Why are coping skills important?
They helps us to manage and control our big feelings.
Name the feeling that may go with this thought,
"I am not going to see dad soon".
Relieved
Sad
Confused
What is the biggest state in the US?
Alaska
Is it okay to have different feelings about dad than mom does?
YES
True/False Many children have nightmares and bad dreams after they have experienced trauma
True
How can you tell if you might be getting stressed and need to use a coping skill?
Feel it in your body, getting angry, etc
How do you know you have a feeling?
Sensations in your body, facial expressions, thoughts you are having
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
Paris, France
Do parents ever get back together after a divorce?
Not usually. Parents typically stay apart after a divorce.