Types of Trauma
What is complex trauma?
Exposure to multiple, chronic, interpersonal trauma.
What does 'hypervigilance' mean?
Being constantly alert as if danger is always near.
What is grounding?
Using senses to stay present (e.g., 5-4-3-2-1 technique).
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
True or False: Only veterans get PTSD.
False - anyone can develop PTSD.
Name one example of childhood trauma.
physical abuse or witnessing domestic violence.
Name one emotional symptom of trauma.
Examples: anxiety, guilt, or shame.
Name a healthy coping strategy.
Examples: breathing, talking, or exercising.
Name one trauma-related disorder besides PTSD.
Examples: Acute Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder.
True or False: Everyone responds to trauma the same way.
False - everyone responds differently.
What is intergenerational trauma?
Trauma passed down through generations.
What is a flashback?
Vivid re-experiencing of a traumatic event.
How can journaling help with trauma?
Helps process emotions and track patterns.
What is the DSM-5?
Manual used for diagnosing mental health conditions.
True or False: Talking about trauma always makes it worse.
False - talking in safe settings helps.
What is medical trauma?
Trauma caused by serious illness or medical procedures.
What is dissociation?
Feeling disconnected from reality or oneself.
What's a benefit of support groups?
Provide validation and reduce isolation.
What's a criterion for diagnosing PTSD?
Re-experiencing, avoidance, mood change, hyperarousal.
Myth or Fact: Trauma changes the brain.
Fact - it affects stress and emotion systems.
What's the difference between acute and chronic trauma?
Acute: single event; Chronic: repeated trauma.
How does trauma affect sleep?
Can cause nightmares, insomnia, or disrupted sleep.
What does 'self-regulation' mean?
Managing emotions and responses under stress.
Can children be diagnosed with trauma disorders?
Yes, though symptoms may appear differently.
Myth or Fact: You can't heal from trauma.
Myth - healing is possible with support.