Types of Trauma
Trauma resulting from a single, sudden, and often unexpected event that causes significant distress.
Acute Trauma
Enhances individual self-differentiation while understanding family intergenerational patterns
Bowen Family Structure Theory
The number of points on the Trauma Informed Continuum
4
The part of the brain that controls motor function, problem solving and Speech is called the
Frontal Lobe
Trauma that develops from repeated or prolonged exposure to distressing events.
Chronic Trauma
Restructuring the family’s organization to create a balanced, functional system
Structural Family Therapy
It involves actively observing signs that someone may have experienced trauma.
Trauma Aware
The part of the brain that controls the auditory system, memory/information retrieval, and language comprehension is called the
Temporal Lobe
Trauma arising from exposure to multiple, often interrelated traumatic experiences, typically occurring in early life and involving interpersonal harm.
Complex Trauma
Disrupting dysfunctional patterns via targeted strategic tasks
Strategic Family Theory
It includes being attuned to subtle cues in tone, language, and body language that signal distress or discomfort.
Trauma Sensitive
The part of the brain that controls involuntary responses is called the
Brain Stem
Trauma that is passed down through generations due to collective or systemic events such as colonization, forced relocation, or cultural suppression.
Historical
Bringing unconscious emotional processes to light through authentic, experiential techniques
Experiential/Symbolic Family Therapy
It involves prompt action to adjust interactions or interventions based on the unique needs and triggers of those impacted by trauma.
Trauma Responsive
The part of the brain that controls body orientation, sensory processing and touch perception is called the
Parietal Lobe
The emotional residue or impact experienced by individuals, such as therapists, first responders, or caregivers, from exposure to another person’s traumatic experiences.
Vicarious/Secondary Trauma
Uncovering and shifting circular communication patterns
Milan Systemic Model
It means understanding the dynamics of trauma so that interventions and supports can be effectively tailored to an individual’s unique experiences
Trauma Informed
The part of the brain that controls sight, visual reception and visual perception is called the
Occipital Lobe