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TFCBT
Trauma
Brain
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What does TFCBT stand for?

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy

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What is trauma?

A deeply distressing event that overwhelms a person's ability to cope. 
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The #1 job of our brain is to ________ us. 

PROTECT

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It is an evidence based practice that is __ out of 10 kids improve with

8

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PTSD stands for

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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When in danger our brain responds with ________, _______, or _________. 

Fight, flight or freeze.  

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How long is treatment?

12 - 18 sessions

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True or false: PTSD is a permanent mental illness. 

False. PTSD is considered a mental "injury" because symptoms are a natural reaction to a distressing event where someone felt overwhelmed, afraid or helpless. 

"Trauma" comes from the Greek word for "wound" (seriously!). 

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What does the amygdala do?

It is wired for survival and makes it hard to think rationally when turned active? 

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fill in the blank: One major component of TFCBT is _________ exposure to the trauma. 

Gradual

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PTSD symptoms fit into 5 categories. Name 2 categories. 

Changes in thoughts and mood. 

Avoidance. 

Hyperarousal. 

Intrusive thoughts or memories. 

Dissociation. 

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What does the hippocampus do? 

Responsible for memory and differentiating between past and present. Works to make sense of the trauma.

500

10 components of TFCBT, name 2 of them

Psychoeducation and parenting. 

Relaxation

Affect expression

Cognitive coping

Trauma narrative

In vivo exposure

Conjoint parent child sessions

Enhancing personal safety and future growth

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Name 3 symptoms of PTSD. 

Nightmares, difficulty sleeping, jumpiness, avoidance of memories or external reminders of the trauma, irritability, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, excessive guilt, negative emotions (anger, shame, fear), reckless behavior, angry outbursts, etc. 
500

When the prefrontal Cortex do?

Rational thinking, regulates emotions.