True or False: Trauma Therapy helps kids learn how to deal with stress.
True
Activities you can do to help yourself relax when you are stressed or feeling anxious.
Coping skills (deep breathing, relaxation, grounding, play music, write, do art, read)
What is grief?
the different natural feelings we have after someone dies.
What thoughts do kids have when they have experienced trauma?
-What have I done wrong? -Why is this happening to me? -Is it going to happen again? -How long is this going to last? -Is this my fault?
True or False: Trauma therapy only involves the child and not parents or caregivers.
False! Trauma therapy works best when parents/caregivers are involved and can learn about trauma, its impact on the child, and support the child with coping.
Can other people automatically tell that you've been through trauma?
No.
What is community violence?
Violence that happens between members of a community including fights, gangs, weapons, drug violence, shootings, etc.
The focus of trauma therapy is...
To help develop coping strategies for traumatic stress reactions. To reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or acting out behavior which are common in children exposed to trauma.