Understanding Trauma
A very scary, stressful, or confusing event is called this.
What is trauma?
When you feel scared, your heart might do this.
What is beat faster?
True or False: Everyone reacts to trauma the same way.
What is false?
Hands shaking, sweating, or feeling frozen are examples of…
What are fight/flight/freeze reactions?
True or false: Trauma can be emotional or physical.
What is true?
This part of the brain helps you make good choices.
What is the "thinking brain" / prefrontal cortex?
True or False: It’s normal to have big feelings or body reactions after something scary.
What is True?
These are 3 ways the body reacts to danger.