What is abuse?
True of False: Abuse is never the child's fault
True!
How can you tell if a child has experienced trauma?
Sometimes you cannot tell! Some children who have experienced trauma are very sad, worried, and have trouble calming their bodies down.
True of False: Therapy helps kids get over their trauma
True! Yes it can because a therapist can help you understand your trauma and heal form it by providing information and support.
True or False just talking out loud about your trauma and your feelings with a counselor can help you.
True.
What makes you feel loved or special?
hugs, asking me how I'm feeling, listening to me, helping me with a problem, etc
Name one type of abuse
physical abuse, feelings or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse (ex. saying mean things to a child to make them feel bad about themselves.)
How can you help someone who has had trauma?
Spend time with them, Listen to them, Be patient, Give them space if they want it, help them learn ways to calm their bodies down
True or False: It is only the abuser/perpetrator's fault that the abuse occurred, it's never the child's fault.
True! It is never the child's fault that the abuse occurrs
Name a symptom of trauma
sadness, anger, fighting, worrying, not sleeping, not listening well or paying attention well, telling adults "no",
Is it ever the child's fault if grown-ups in a family are fighting?
It is never the child's fault, adults are responsible for their own choices
Give one example of abuse (physical, emotional/mental, or sexual abuse)
physical abuse: hitting a child in the head
emotional/mental abuse: telling a child they are bad or worthless and making them think bad things about themselves
sexual abuse: touching a child's private parts when they are not being cleaned in the bathtub
When you are overwhelmed in a situation, with big, difficult feelings, what should you do?
ask for help, practice calming your body down, take a break from the situation
True or False: Calling someone mean names and telling them they are worthless is a form of abuse.
True! There are many different types of abuse that can effect a person mentally, emotionally, and/or physically. Abuse is not only physical abuse.
True or False the trauma symptoms you might feel are always physical or just in your body
False, they can be both psychical, mental, and emotional.
How do children feel when grown-ups praise them?
happy, special, important
If someone hurts a child and tells them "never to tell anyone", is that an okay kind of secret?
It is never okay for a child to get hurt and be told they have to keep it a secret, especially if it is a not okay touch
Why should you let others help you and give you support, and what can the effects of not letting them help you be.
you could be more sad or worried because your holding everything in, the more people you talk to and the more you let it out in heathy ways, the easier it will be for you.
False! Abuse happens to a lot of kids-approximately 150,000 cases of child physical abuse reported in US every year
Who physically abuses children?
It can be a family member, like a parent or cousin, it can be a neighbor or a friend of the family. Most of the time, a child who is being abused knows the perpetrator/abuser well.
Name one thing you like about your family
I like that we listen to each other and play games together
What can children do to stay safe if grownups in their family are fighting?
Go into a safe room and call a safe adult
A person who talks about their feelings and asks for help from people they trust will find strength and a purpose through their trauma, how is this possible?
The more time you spend processing your feelings and thinking everything through with support, the stronger you will become and the more you will be able to move on in your life and not get stuck in trauma feelings/reactions.
How do children feel when they have been abused?
Hurt, sad, ashamed, angry, anxious/worried...
What do you call a person who chooses to abuse children?
Perpetrator or Abuser
Why don't children always tell about abuse or violence?
They are scared, the perpetrator threatened them or told them not to, they feel ashamed, they are worried about what might happen to them or their family members.