Triggers
Coping Skills
Trauma
Feelings & Emotions
Therapy
100

Something that causes a strong emotional reaction

What is a trigger?

100

True or False: Substance use is a coping skill.

True! 

Bonus: Extra 100 if you can explain why

100

True or False: PTSD only affects people in the military

False

100

The most common emotion displayed to others

What is anger?

100

Describe therapy

A way to get help with a mental health problem or get extra support if you are going through a tough time

200

Two behaviors that someone can display when triggered

Examples: fighting, crying, panic attack, yelling, etc.

200

Three examples of healthy coping skills

Examples: Listening to music, drawing, yoga, exercising, boxing, reading a book, etc.

200

The body's natural responses to a perceived threat

What is Flight, fight, freeze?

200

Fear of the unknown is known as...

Anxiety

Bonus 100: What are some ways your body can respond when you are anxious?

200

True or False: A licensed therapist drug tests.

False

300

Adrianne was watching Avengers: Endgame with his brother. After the movie was over Adrianne was anxious and had trouble sleeping. 

Name something that may have triggered this reaction

He could have lost someone that was close to him, The fighting scenes, Fear of the world ending, etc.

300

Three examples of unhealthy coping skills

Examples: substance use, self-harm, aggression, overeating, etc.

300

The survival response that makes you feel paralyzed

What is freeze?

300

Name three common stressors 

Family, friends, school, home, work, peers, money, etc.

300

Name two things about the Hampton Newport News Community Service Board

We service children and adults. We also provide therapy, crisis services, and prescribe medication. We work with people who are homeless, struggle with substance use, have mental illness, and have disabilities.

400

The most common thoughts after someone experiences a stressful or scary event

Thinking about the trauma, blaming self for what happened, worrying about what will happen in the future

400

The ability to be aware of your thoughts, feelings, and noticing what's around you

What is mindfulness?

400

Name at least three types of trauma

Sexual abuse
Physical abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect
Natural disaster
Witness to violence (domestic violence)

400

Feelings and emotions help us to...

stay safe, communicate with others, respond to threats, connect with others, guide our decisions

400

Describe the rules of breaking confidentiality

1. If you are going to hurt or kill yourself

2. If you are going to hurt or kill someone else

Bonus 100: If someone is hurting you and if you are psychotic

500

Feeling and re-experiencing aspects of the trauma after it has occurred due to a trigger

What is a flashback?

500

The reason why coping skills are important 

Coping skills help you tolerate and deal with stressful situations in life. Managing your stress well will allow you to have a better quality of life.

Bonus 100: All stress is bad (True or False)

500

True/False: People can forget they experienced trauma and later remember.

True

Bonus 100: Why?

500

Name three examples of bad feelings

NONE!

No feelings are bad, it is the way we express them that matters

500

What happens when you get therapy for a traumatic experience

You work with a therapist to find ways to feel better; your therapist can't take away the negative feelings, but they can show you how to feel better on your own.