Trauma
What is trauma?
When something bad happens and makes you feel scared.
What is domestic violence?
A pattern of behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control.
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
How many components are within TF-CBT?
8
What are boundaries?
The limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.
What are some examples of trauma?
Sexual abuse, physical abuse (abuse of any kind), car accidents, etc.
What are the different types of domestic violence?
Emotional abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, financial abuse, etc.
PTSD is a type of what disorder?
A. Anger B. Depressive
C. Anxiety D. Phobia
Anxiety: PTSD is an emotional illness that is classified as an anxiety disorder and usually develops as a result of a frightening, life-threating, or otherwise highly unsafe experience.
True or False: Psychoeducation is the first component of TF-CBT.
True
What are some examples of unhealthy boundaries?
Disregarding one another’s values, wants, needs, and limits, being abusive, disrespectful, etc.
What is a trauma trigger?
Something that reminds you of the trauma and makes you feel scared. Could be a person, place, smell, sound, etc. that reminds you of what happened.
True or False: Men are the only perpetrators of domestic violence. Women are the only victims.
False. Abusive behavior can happen to people of any gender or sexuality.
PTSD may follow after an event such as…
A.)Natural disaster B.) Serious accident C.) Abuse D.) All of the above.
All of the above: Any trauma, defined as an event that is life-threatening or that severely compromises the physical or emotional well-being of an individual or causes intense fear, may cause PTSD.
True or False: TF-CBT only addresses symptoms of PTSD.
False. Although it addresses symptoms of PTSD, it also addresses symptoms of depression & behavioral problems.
What are some examples of healthy boundaries?
Showing gratitude, being honest, respectful, taking one another’s feelings into account, giving space/avoiding codependence, etc.
What are common symptoms of experiencing a traumatic event?
Strong emotions (sadness anger, anxiety, & guilt), overreacting to minor irritations, repetitively thinking about the event, disturbed sleep patterns, withdrawing from family and friends, wanting to spend more time alone, returning to a younger way of behaving, loss of interests (school, friends, hobbies), and lack of concentration.
True or False: Domestic violence only affects the adults in the household.
False. (ask who else can be affected).
What causes PTSD?
When you’re in a stressful or dangerous situation, your body respond by producing hormones & chemicals as part of the “fight or flight” response (your body is preparing to either fight off the danger or run from it.) Usually, when the danger is over, the body goes back to normal. But when someone has PTSD, their stress response system does not switch off as it should.
TF-CBT is used with what age group?
A.)5 to 15 B.)3 to 18 C.)3 to 17
B.) 3 to 18
What is a quality involved in healthy relationships?
Respect, trust, honesty, etc.
True or False: Children who have traumatic experiences are “messed up” forever.
False. When children receive counseling they can heal from their trauma, and many children become emotionally stronger and better able to cope with problems and life challenges.
What are some steps you can take when you experience/witness domestic violence?
Call 911 to file a report; tell adult; see a counselor
Treatment for PTSD includes:
A.)Psychotherapy B.)Medication
C.)Both of the above D.)Neither
C.) Both of the above:
Antidepressants & Anti-anxiety medications.
True or False: The purpose of cognitive coping is to gain accurate information and comfortable using different terms such as abuse.
False. That is psychoeducation.
True or False: Domestic violence only happens between adults.
False. Children and teens are also affected. Whether it is from family members, or in a romantic relationship (teen dating violence).