Trauma 1
What is Trauma?
A response to a very stressful event.
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What are coping skills?
Things you can do to calm yourself down?
What is PTSD?
How some peole respond to a very stressful event.
Is it ever the child's fault when they have been abused?
No!
Why are some children not able to tell about abuse.
They are threatened not to.
They fear being taken away from their home.
They fear they won't be believed.
They feel shame or guilt.
What type of skills help you to stay calm when you have become very emotional
coping skills
Is it okay for boys to feel sad or cry
yes. Both boys and girls have all emotions
Whose fault is it when a child has been sexually abused?
The abuser
What is the difference between spanking and physical abuse?
Abuse leaves marks, scars, or bruises. Sometimes abuse is done without cause.
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What could you do if anyone touches you with a not okay touch?
Tell a trusted adult.
Is child sexual abuse rare?
No!
How do most children feel when adults are fighting each other.
Scared, afraid, and terrified.
What is the common diagnosis for people who have experienced trauma
PTSD
What is abuse?
To treat someone or something the wrong way.
Is it okay for someone to touch a child's private parts?
Generally no. Only doctors and parents when they are checking for health, cleanliness, and safety.
What is the best way to let someone know how you feel?
Talk to them. Tell them.
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What is one sign someone has been sexually abused?
Answers vary...
An increase in nightmares and/or other sleeping difficulties
Withdrawn behavior
Angry outbursts
Anxiety
Depression
Not wanting to be left alone with a particular individual(s)
Sexual knowledge, language, and/or behaviors that are inappropriate for the child’s age
What type of children experience abuse?
There are no types of children. Any person, of any race, from any country, rich or poor can experience abuse.
Is it okay to feel angry?
Yes. Every person feels all the feelings.
Do grown ups who hit children hate children?
No. Most of the time these grown ups do not have good coping skills and do not know how to handle being angry.
Name one way to calm yourself if you are feeling an extreme emotion.
Talk to someone, breath, count to ten, use a stress ball, take a walk, think happy thoughts, do something you like.