Trauma/Safety
What are some examples of events that can cause trauma?
-bullying -death of a family member, friend or pet -car accident -hurricane/tornado -physical abuse -emotional abuse -sexual abuse -experiencing identity-based violence -domestic violence -community violence -other events
What are some possible examples of significant losses?
-Death of a family member -Death of a friend or community member -Moving to a different school -Moving out of a home -Loss of familiar routines in life -Not enjoying things that used to be enjoyable -Death of a pet
Which social media platform has the highest number of active monthly users in 2022 so far?
a) YouTube
b) TikTok
c) WhatsApp
d) Facebook
d) Facebook (3.05 billion active users)
Name 2 parts of the brain
The brain stem (the "downstairs brain" or "reptilian brain"), the mid brain (the "staircase" or "emotion brain"), the cortex (the "upstairs brain" or "thinking brain"), the prefrontal cortex (the "empathy and impulse control center" of the brain), the hippocampus (the "long term memory storage" part of the brain), and the amygdala (the "fear and threat center" of the brain)
True or false: once your lid is flipped, you can never get it back on
False
How do kids feel when they experience trauma?
Sad, embarrassed, disappointed, depressed, abandoned, hurt, anxious, attacked, confused, angry, numb, and other feelings
What is the relationship between grief and loss?
Loss is an event that happens. Grief is the intentional OR unintentional way people respond to losses
What percentage of the global population has bought something on the internet?
a)13%
b)22%
c)34%
d)59%
c) 34%
What does the amygdala do?
The amygdala processes fear and threats, and notifies the brain stem and cortex when it decides something unsafe is happening or about to happen.
What can cause a kid's lid to flip?
-A trauma reminder -Dealing with stress without help of trusted people -A dangerous situation
What thoughts do kids have when they experience 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? -I have to hide this from everyone -I'm going to get the person who did this
How do kids feel when they are grieving a loss?
-Depressed -Sad -Angry - Confused -Numb -Many feelings at once, or feelings that change quickly
What is the most searched term on Google in 2025 so far?
a) "YouTube"
b) "Washington Nationals"
c) "President"
d) "Taylor Swift"
a) "YouTube"
What does the hippocampus do?
the hippocampus controls and stores long term memory, as well as emotions that go along with each memory.
Name 3 things that can stop your lid from flipping
Noticing your thoughts and feelings early -taking deep relaxing breaths -Having trusted adults around -Making time to do something fun -Stretching -Getting at least 8 hours of sleep -Sharing your thoughts and feelings with trusted people
What are some some behaviors of people who experience trauma?
-Crying -Feeling numb -Mood swings -Panic attacks -Trust issues -Self-harm -Drug use -Insomnia or sleep issues -Flashbacks -Forgetful of the trauma -Fidgety or hyperactivity -Low self-esteem -Depression
What thoughts do kids have when they are grieving?
-This is my fault -I can't believe this happened to me -I don't want to think about the person who died anymore, it's too painful -Who will take care of me? -I wish I could be with the person who died -I miss the person who died
Approximately how many photos are uploaded on Instagram every day?
a) 500 million
b) 717 million
c) 950 million
d) 1.3 billion
b) 1.3 billion
What is the scientific name for the "thinking brain"?
The cortex
What does it mean to "flip your lid"?
"Flipping your lid" means getting stressed out so much that your cortex (your "thinking brain" or "upstairs brain") stops helping you deal with fear messages from your amygdala. When your cortex stops helping, your brain stem ("downstairs brain") starts making all the decisions about what to do with your fear, which usually means you start a fight/flight/freeze response.
True or false: Kids respond to trauma in only negative and stressful ways.
False. Kids who experience trauma often develop skills that other kids sometimes don't have, such as an ability to stay calm in stressful situations, recognize danger quickly, and sensitivity to other people's feelings and moods. Kids also can learn ways to relax and cope with their stressful trauma responses.
What are some behaviors of kids who are grieving?
-Avoid talking about the person who died, or the live event that happened -Staying away from other people -Difficulty sleeping -Not wanting to eat much -Wanting to eat a lot -Yelling at family members and friends -Crying -Self harm
Who is the most popular influencer on Youtube in 2025 based on likes?
a) Like Nastya
b) MrBeast
c) Cristiano Ronaldo
d) Selena Gomez
d) MrBeast
What are the 3 Fs and which part of the brain controls them?
The 3 Fs are "fight," "flight," and "freeze," and they are controlled by the brain stem (the "downstairs brain")
Name the part of your brain that is not working when your lid is flipped.
The cortex (the "upstairs brain" or the "thinking brain")
Name the 5 Safety Rules
1) Know What's Up 2) Spot Red Flags 3) Make a Move 4) Talk it Up) No Blame/No Shame
Grieving usually ends after A) 1-4 weeks B) 1-4 months C) 1-4 years D) It depends on the person and the situation
D) It depends on the person and the situation. Grieving is a little bit different for every person, and for every situation. There is no such thing as "grieving the right amount" or "grieving the wrong amount."
Which age group has used social media the most in 2025?
a) 6-17
b) 18-29
c) 30-41
d) 42-53
b) 18-29
What is a part of the brain that only humans have?
The prefrontal cortex, which controls empathy and impulse control
Trauma reminders can cause kids to flip their lids. What is a trauma reminder?
A trauma reminder is an experience, event, or thought that reminds a person of a scary life experience from their past in a way that causes discomfort. Trauma reminders often make kids feel unsafe even when they really are safe.