Trauma
Emotions
Coping skills
Relaxation
100

What is trauma?

This is what happens when something really scary, upsetting, or dangerous happens to us or someone we care about.

100

What do our emotions tell us?

How we are feeling inside!

100

What do coping skills help us with?

Coping skills help us calm down and feel better

100

What can we do to help our body and heart slow down?

Deep breaths, lay down

200

Name 3 traumatic events

a natural disaster, car accident, being hurt, or losing someone we love

200

This emotion can make us feel tense, clench our fists, and want to yell

Mad, angry, frustrated

200

Name 3 coping skills

Deep breaths, going for a walk, drinking water, holding a stuffed animal, petting animals, talking to someone and so much more!

300

How might someone feel after they experience a traumatic event?

scared, sad, angry, confused, or worried

300

This emotion can make us want to cry, our heart might hurt, and we might want to be alone

Sad, upset, lonely

300

When would we picture a safe place in our head? What does yours look like? 

When we are upset or need to calm down

400

What can someone do to feel better after they experience a traumatic event? 

talking to a safe adult, using coping skills, or getting support like going to therapy

400

This emotion might make us feel worried, we might think about something scary that could happen, and our heart can beat fast

anxiety, fear

400

What is a safe way we can let out our feelings without hurting ourselves or others?

talking to a trusted adult (or using a safe coping skill like drawing, deep breathing, or squeezing a stress ball)?

500

Why is it important to talk about our traumas?

To help us understand our feelings, feel supported, and heal!

500

This emotion makes us feel safe, our body might feel relaxed, and our hearts will feel happy

Loved, cared for, special

500

What happens when we change a negative thought to a positive thought? 

We can feel better!