Types of Trauma
Symptoms
Coping Skills
Diagnosis
Myths vs. Facts
100

What is complex trauma?

Exposure to multiple, chronic, interpersonal trauma.

100

What does 'hypervigilance' mean?

Being constantly alert as if danger is always near.

100

What is grounding?

Using senses to stay present (e.g., 5-4-3-2-1 technique).

100

What does PTSD stand for?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

100

True or False: Only veterans get PTSD.

False - anyone can develop PTSD.

200

Name one example of childhood trauma.

physical abuse or witnessing domestic violence.

200

Name one emotional symptom of trauma.

Examples: anxiety, guilt, or shame.

200

Name a healthy coping strategy.

Examples: breathing, talking, or exercising.

200

Name one trauma-related disorder besides PTSD.

Examples: Acute Stress Disorder, Adjustment Disorder.

200

True or False: Everyone responds to trauma the same way.

False - everyone responds differently.

300

What is intergenerational trauma?

Trauma passed down through generations.

300

What is a flashback?

Vivid re-experiencing of a traumatic event.

300

How can journaling help with trauma?

Helps process emotions and track patterns.

300

What is the DSM-5?

Manual used for diagnosing mental health conditions.

300

True or False: Talking about trauma always makes it worse.

False - talking in safe settings helps.

400

What is medical trauma?

Trauma caused by serious illness or medical procedures.

400

What is dissociation?

Feeling disconnected from reality or oneself.

400

What's a benefit of support groups?

Provide validation and reduce isolation.

400

What's a criterion for diagnosing PTSD?

Re-experiencing, avoidance, mood change, hyperarousal.

400

Myth or Fact: Trauma changes the brain.

Fact - it affects stress and emotion systems.

500

What's the difference between acute and chronic trauma?

Acute: single event; Chronic: repeated trauma.

500

How does trauma affect sleep?

Can cause nightmares, insomnia, or disrupted sleep.

500

What does 'self-regulation' mean?

Managing emotions and responses under stress.

500

Can children be diagnosed with trauma disorders?

Yes, though symptoms may appear differently.

500

Myth or Fact: You can't heal from trauma.

Myth - healing is possible with support.

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