Types of Trauma
Multiple traumas of an interpersonal nature
Example: trauma inflicted on a child by a trusted adult or caregiver
Complex trauma
Name the region of the brain responsible for complex thinking, decision-making, and appropriate behavior can be impaired in clients with PTSD, leading to difficulties in these areas and resulting in responses that may be inappropriate to the situation.
Prefrontal Cortex
Please name three re-experiencing symptoms for a PTSD diagnosis. Bonus 50 points state the number of symptoms to meet criteria for diagnosing PTSD
1. Upsetting thoughts or memories about what happened pop into my head.
2. Bad dreams reminding me of what happened.
3. Pictures in my head of what happened. Feels like it is happening right now.
4. Feeling very upset when I am reminded of what happened.
5. Strong feelings in my body when I am reminded of what happened (sweating, heart beating fast, upset stomach).
Bonus answer at least 1
What does CATS 2.0 stand for?
Child and adolescent and trauma screen
Fact or fiction: The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn?
FACT
Repeated exposure to traumas
Example: child abuse, deployed military
Chronic trauma
Please identify the region of the brain responsible for triggering the fight-or-flight response, particularly in individuals with PTSD who may react to memories or thoughts related to danger.
Amygdala
Please name the two avoidance symptoms for a PTSD diagnosis. Bonus 50 points state the number of symptoms to meet criteria for diagnosing PTSD
6. Trying not to think about what happened. Or to not have feelings about it.
7. Staying away from anything that reminds me of what happened (people, places, things, situations, talks).
Bonus answer at least 1
What institute provides information on a variety of measures assessing trauma and PTSD. The measures are intended for use by qualified mental health professionals and researchers.
National Center for PTSD
The singer appeared in the July/August 2018 edition of Essence — dubbed The Happiness Issue — and told the magazine about her own journey to finding her joy through the years.
She shared that her deepest sadness began in her 30s. "The struggle was intense. I could analyze the source of my depression forever," she explained. "Low self-esteem might be rooted in childhood feelings of inferiority. It could relate to failing to meet impossibly high standards. And of course there are always the societal issues of racism and sexism. Put it all together and depression is a tenacious and scary condition."
Her 40s were no less difficult. "Happiness was elusive. A reunion with old friends might make me happy," she said. "A call from a colleague might make me happy. But because sometimes I saw my failed relationships as my fault, I easily fell into despair."
HINT: Made a song with her brother called Scream
Janet Jackson
Single event
Example: car accident, natural disaster, witnessing a violent act, being sexually assaulted
Acute trauma
Identify the region of the brain responsible for releasing hormones such as cortisol that regulate the body's response to stress. In clients with PTSD, this region may be hyperactive, resulting in hormonal imbalances that can heighten stress and anxiety levels.
Hypothalamus
Please name three negative mood/cognitions symptoms for a PTSD diagnosis. Bonus 50 points state the number of symptoms to meet criteria for diagnosing PTSD
8. Not being able to remember part of what happened.
9. Having negative thoughts, such as:
a. I won’t have a good life.
b. I can’t trust other people.
c. The world is unsafe.
d. I am not good enough.
10. Blaming for the event(s)
a. Blaming myself for what happened.
b. Blaming someone else for what happened although it wasn’t their fault.
11. Upsetting feelings (afraid, angry, guilty, ashamed) a lot of the time.
12. Not wanting to do things I used to do.
13. Not feeling close to people.
14. Not being able to have happy feelings.
Bonus answer at least 2
True or false: you should do an assessment your first session with a client.
Explain yourself
Fact or fiction: A single strand of spaghetti is called a "spaghetto."
Fact
Individual continuously experiences the trauma
Example: domestic violence, undisclosed and unresolved abuse
Ongoing trauma
Identify the region of the brain responsible for transferring and storing information into memories. In clients with PTSD, improper storage of memories can impact the retrieval process.
Hippocampus
Please name three hyperarousal symptoms for a PTSD diagnosis. Bonus 50 points state the number of symptoms to meet criteria for diagnosing PTSD
15. Managing strong feelings
a. It is very hard to calm down when I am upset.
b. Feeling mad. Having fits of anger and taking it out on others.
16. Doing unsafe things.
17. Being overly careful (checking to see who is around me).
18. Being jumpy.
19. Problems paying attention.
20. Trouble falling or staying asleep.
Bonus answer at least 2
What does PCL-5 stand for?
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5
Though the artist is known for her sunny disposition, she struggles with depression and has been extremely candid about it on social media.
In fact, the "Truth Hurts" singer told PEOPLE in July 2019 that her depression got so bad that she considered leaving music.
"The day I released 'Truth Hurts' was probably one of the darkest days I've had ever in my career. I remember thinking, 'If I quit music now, nobody would notice. This is my best song ever, and nobody cares,'"
Lizzo
Name this type of trauma:
9-year-old child has lived in a household marked by persistent domestic violence between caregivers since early childhood; regularly witnessed verbal threats, physical altercations, and emotionally abusive interactions between adults in the home. Client experienced neglect, harsh verbal discipline, exposure to substance use, and disruptions in schooling due to frequent moves and unstable housing.
Chronic trauma
Kelsey explain yourself (client driving)
Amygdala
Name three domains of impact on functional impairment for a PTSD diagnosis. Bonus 50 points state the number of symptoms to meet criteria for diagnosing PTSD
1. Getting along with others
2. Hobbies/Fun
3. School or work
4. Family relationships
5. General happiness
Bonus answer at least 1 yes
Explain yourself
"I found out I have BPD, which is borderline personality disorder," the Saturday Night Live star explained on the WTF With Marc Maron podcast back in 2017, adding that he had experienced mental breakdowns that left him in a blind rage. "One of my psychiatrists [diagnosed me]. He was always saying before this big meltdown, 'You're probably bipolar or borderline, we're just going to have to figure it out.'"
Pete Davidson