Trauma
Achieving their goals
The feeling thermometer goes from _ to _.
0 - 100
Helpful or Unhelpful: I always mess up.
Unhelpful
It is easy to think logically when the Feeling Thermometer is at 100
False
Places, people, groups, agencies, communities that can support you
What is one way trauma impacts what people do?
Use drugs, fight, have trouble sleeping, miss appointments, drink more than usual, miss work, isolate themselves, have bad dreams
An example of a physical reaction someone might have when their feeling thermometer is at a 70.
Heart racing
Sweating
Tears welling
Helpful or Unhelpful: I got this.
Helpful
The Feeling Thermometer can help you hide your emotions.
False.
Any event, situation, place, smell, sound, taste, feeling, or person
Something that subconsciously reminds a person of the traumatic even
Trigger
An example of a physical reaction one might experience when their feeling thermometer is at 0
Relaxed body
Helpful or Unhelpful: It's okay to ask for help.
Helpful
Which adaptation may occur due to trauma?
A. Trying new activities
B. Avoiding previously safe places
C. Seeking out positive relationships
D. Practicing gratitude
B - Avoiding previously safe places
Identify what the four fingers and thumb represent on the hand model of the brain.
Four fingers - thinking brain - makes decisions, gets things done
Thumb - emotional brain - automatic reactions, the alarm center, acts on "Flight, Fight, Freeze"
What is one example of each:
Fight
Flight
Freeze
Fight - verbal aggression, making a fist, stomping
Flight - urge to run, feeling isolated, missing appointments
Freeze - emotional numbing, deer in headlights, holding breath
Name three tools you can use to bring the feeling thermometer down.
Deep belly breathing
Touch something cold
Smell strong perfume, cologne, or candle
Sour or bitter food or drink
Identify colors and textures around you
Walk around the room and count your steps
Helpful or Unhelpful: I don't need anyone but myself
Unhelpful
True or False - this is a helpful statement:
I'll get help, but only if it's a real emergency
False
Trauma can result in...
A. Improved memory
B. Loss of interest in physical activity
C. Heightened sensitivity to stress
D. Increased appetite
C - Heightened sensitivity to stress
What happens to a person when they experience a trigger?
Body goes into same fight, flight, freeze as if it were the original traumatic event
a flood of emotions or cut off from all emotions
automatic response
The only way to REALLY learn how to bring down the Feeling Thermometer is...
To practice grounding techniques and tools BEFORE the Feeling Thermometer goes up.
Practice tools in the toolbox when your FT is already low.
The three steps of using Self-Talk as a tool
First: Identify unhelpful thoughts
Second: Tell yourself (kindly) to stop
Third: Replace unhelpful thought with positive self-talk statements
We are capable of controlling how we react to what happens around us.
True
Lead us in a helpful self-talk exercise.
Place hands on the center of your chest with gentle pressure and repeat the following 2 times:
May you be peaceful
May you be happy
May you be healthy