Types of Trauma
(Acute, Chronic, Complex)
(Acute, Chronic, Complex)
Multiple, significant, overlapping traumatic events that occur over an extended period of time
COMPLEX
When an individual develops and maintains a relationship with youth for the purpose of personal gain
What is GROOMING or MANIPULATION
Bonus: Does this only happen online?
Part of the brain responsible for "alerting" you that danger is near
The types of responses an individual may experience when faced with a perceived threat
What are FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE, and FAWN (submit)?
One of the most significant factors in a child's healing after experiencing trauma
What is SUPPORTIVE CAREGIVER(S)?
ACUTE
When an individual takes advantage of youth through abuse of power
What is EXPLOITATION
Part of the brain that does not fully develop until mid-late 20's, and is responsible for logic, reasoning, and decision-making?
What is the PREFRONTAL CORTEX?
When the amygdala is overactive, causing the individual to be jumpy, aggressive, have difficulty sleeping, etc.
What is HYPERVIGILANCE?
A space for a child to express their thoughts and feelings about their experiences without being judged, and with the support of a specially trained professional
What is THERAPY?
Traumatic event that continues to happen over an extended period of time, such as household violence, ongoing sexual or physical abuse, or neglect
CHRONIC
The three main types of exploitation that take place via the internet
What are FINANCIAL, SEXUAL, and SADISTIC
The hormones released in the body to signal a stress response
What are CORTISOL and ADRENALINE?
When an individual may no longer enjoys regular activities, sleeps a lot, isolates from friends and family, etc
What is DEPRESSION?
One thing a child can do to build resilience after experiencing traumatic event
______________
Can chronic exposure to traumatic events turn into complex trauma?
YES!
Chronic exposure to any type of traumatic event can become complex trauma for the individual. This can cause extensive issues related to anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, sense of self, and interpersonal relationships.
The most common type of report received related to internet crimes against children
What is CHILD PORNOGRPAHY, or CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL (CSAM)
True or false?
Exposure to traumatic events can change the structure and function of the brain
What is TRUE?
There are many research studies that support findings that exposure to trauma during childhood can negatively impact that individual throughout their entire life, including poor emotional regulation, engaging in risky behaviors, difficulty maintaining healthy relationships, etc.
When an individual does anything they possibly can to avoid hearing about the traumatic event, talking about it, thinking about it, or being around places that remind them of the trauma
What is AVOIDANCE?
Bonus: What emotions can be fueled by avoidance?
One thing a parent/ caregiver can do to help their child build resilience after experiencing a traumatic event
__________
True or false?
A person's reaction/ response to any type of trauma is always considered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Though a person may have a significant response to the traumatic event, it is only considered PTSD if symptoms persist for an extended period of time without resolution and it impacts a person's daily functioning.
True or false?
Internet crimes and exploitation of youth have remained the same since the development of the internet
What is FALSE?
Reports of internet crimes continue to increase significantly every year, with some areas reporting over 1,000% increase over the last few years.
The term for the brain's ability to adapt to change and create new neural connections
What is NEUROPLASTICITY?
Bonus: What therapy term best describes this function?
Yes or No?
Do people always know when their body is experiencing a trauma response?
What is NO!
Psychoeducation and mindfulness are important interventions for people to learn and recognize the signs of trauma responses. Once understood, the individual can actively rebuild habits to reduce the intensity of the trauma responses they experience.
After completing trauma therapy you will have the skills to be able to do these things
What is Define trauma/ abuse, identify emotions/ bodily sensations, utilize healthy coping skills, understand the relationship between T-F-B, manage trauma reminders, and talk openly with supportive people about trauma/ trauma responses
Anything else you're hoping to accomplish?