Basics!
What is trauma?
A frightening, dangerous, violent, scary event that threatens your life or your safety.
What does TF-CBT stand for?
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What do kids feel after a trauma?
Sad, anxious, guilty, angry, afraid, unsure (e.g., might think that they something to do with the event)
Name 5 Disney Princesses
Cinderella
Snow White
Belle
Rapunzel
Jasmine
Ariel
Tiana
Mulan
What are the different kinds of trauma?
Car Accidents, Floods, Tornados, Physical Abuse, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Bullying, Mugging, Kidnapping
What does CBT mean?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is talk therapy where you learn skills to deal with anxiety, depression and other issues.
How may kids behave differently after a trauma?
Difficulty concentrating, they can be irritable, have tantrums, trouble sleeping, they might have trouble getting to sleep, sleeping alone or having nightmares
What does "Hakuna Matata" mean?
Who is affected by trauma?
Everyone!
What will I do in TF-CBT?
Identify my thoughts and feelings. Learn how to relax. Identify and learn to tolerate my trauma reminders. Replace my negative thoughts with helpful thoughts. Drain the power from my trauma memory. Learn to identify when I am in danger.
What may kids feel in their bodies after a trauma?
May feel emotionally numb, may have physical complaints (e.g., stomachaches, headaches). May feel shaky, jittery, clammy, sweaty
Who is the fashion designer in The Incredibles
Edna Mode
What areas of your life does trauma impact?
-Personal beliefs
-Self-Esteem / Self-Confidence / Body Image
-Hygiene : Keeping a clean room, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth
-Relationships
-Education
-Physical Health
-Sense of safety
What is a trauma narrative?
It is my account of what happened to me, written down. It is fact based and meant to help me understand my thoughts and feelings about what has happened (my trauma).
Why do I overreact to normal situations?
How do you fix a scratch on a pumpkin?
A pumpkin patch
Do kids who experience trauma ever feel better?
Yes!
What is Exposure?
It is when I allow myself to come in contact with something that reminds me of my traumatic experience. Exposure will help me approach reminders of my trauma and learn how to handle them.
What is the flight or fight response?
It is a response that happens in our bodies when our brain detects danger!! What is another response?
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg