Trauma
What is trauma?
An emotional reaction to a terrible event. These terrible events can include disasters, losses, and abuse.
What are coping skills?
Ways we can take care of our body and mind that help us regulate our emotions
What is your favorite animal?
All animals are lovable!
What are common reactions to trauma?
Shock and denial are common right after a terrible event. Later, unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships, and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea can occur
Name 3 coping skills
Exercise (like taking a walk or run), listening to music, calling a safe friend or family member
What is your favorite treat to eat?
All acceptable responses - especially cookies!
Interaction between a child and an adult or older child in which the child is used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator
What is a coping skill you can use if you start feeling sad/scared/mad at school?
Deep breathing, grounding, muscle relaxation
How will you know when you are done with therapy?
Concrete ways you will feel better!
How common is sexual abuse?
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys experience sexual abuse sometime before they turn 18
What are some situations when we might need to use a coping skill?
Different for everyone! Maybe being yelled at, misunderstood, or feeling rejected.
What is something you want your therapist to know about you?
I would love to know!
Who's fault is sexual abuse?
Always the adult perpetrator
How can we help make sure our coping skills will work when we need them?
Practice when we are calm!
What is something you want to know about your therapist or therapy?
Ask away! I will answer the best I can