Trauma Basics
What does PTSD stand for?
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Name the abuse and neglect trauma types.
Hint, there are 6.
1) Neglect
2) Substance abuse by family member
3) Sexual abuse
4) Family violence
5) Physical abuse
6) Verbal abuse
True or False:
1 and 4 girls and 1 of 6 boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before 18.
True
What does TFCBT stand for?
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
What is sexual abuse?
An interaction between a child and an adult or another child in which the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator or an observer.
Trauma Symptoms are things kids experience in their:
a) bodies (hurts)
b) heads (thoughts)
c) Both
c) both
Name disasters and crimes that can cause trauma
Tornados, floods, wildfires, tsunami's, earthquakes, burglaries etc..
Hint- its between 1-15 percent.
Girls -15%
Boys -6%
What is the average time frame for TFCBT to be completed?
12-16 weeks.
True or false? Sexual abusers are usually strangers to the child
False
True or False: Children who experience trauma will never recover.
False: Many children are resilient. With support from parents and counseling, children can recover.
Name accidents, illnesses, or injuries that can cause trauma.
medical illness, injury, medical emergency, death of a loved one, and a car accident.
What percentage of children witness a traumatic even before the age of 4?
26%
What is the age range of the treatment population for TFCBT?
Children ages 3-18.
Who can be sexually abused?
Children of all ages, races, ethnicities, and economic background.
What are some examples of trauma symptoms?
Depression (frequent crying spells, isolating, overwhelming feelings of sadness), anxiety, separation anxiety, behavior problems, anger outbursts, somatic problems (stomach aches, headaches), trouble sleeping, nightmares, sexualized behaviors, trauma related guilt and shame, mistrust of others, and trouble in relationships.
What is community violence?
Exposure to intentional acts of interpersonal violence committed in public areas by individuals who are not intimately related to the victim.
What percentage of children and adolescents were assaulted at least once in he past year?
50%
What does TFCBT treat?
Trauma symptoms
Depression, anxiety, behavior problems, sexualized behaviors, trauma related shame, interpersonal trust, and social competence.
True or False: Child sexual abuse is always perpetrated by adults.
False: 23% of reported cases of child sexual abuse are perpetrated by people under 18.
True or False:
The best way to handle trauma is to forget about it?
False. The best way to handle trauma is to go through TFCBT and talk about it. Over time it will ose its power over your mind.
True or False: A person involved in a war or a refugee can experience trauma?
True
What percentage of children have been exposed to violence or abuse?
60%
What are the treatment components of TFCBT?
Think of the acronym PRACTICE. This is hard, try your best!
Psychoeducation and Parenting
Relaxation
Affective modulation
Cognitive coping
Trauma Narrative
In vivo exposure
conjoint sessions
Enhancing future personal safety
Why don't children tell about sexual abuse?
Threats of bodily harm, fear of being removed from home, fear of not being believed, shame or guilt.