Trauma
What is trauma?
This is what happens when something really scary, upsetting, or dangerous happens to us or someone we care about.
What do our emotions tell us?
How we are feeling inside!
What do coping skills help us with?
Coping skills help us calm down and feel better
What can we do to help our body and heart slow down?
Deep breaths, lay down
Name 3 traumatic events
a natural disaster, car accident, being hurt, or losing someone we love
This emotion can make us feel tense, clench our fists, and want to yell
Mad, angry, frustrated
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!
Does relaxing our bodies help us feel safe?
Yes! It's hard for our bodies to have big reactions when we are calm and relaxed.
How might someone feel after they experience a traumatic event?
scared, sad, angry, confused, or worried
This emotion can make us want to cry, our heart might hurt, and we might want to be alone
Sad, upset, lonely
When would we picture a safe place in our head? What does yours look like?
A beach? Your House? Your family?
Tell about a time that you have successfully relaxed your body? How did you do it and why did you need to do it?
Example: I was feeling anxious about a test and took a deep breath to slow down my breathing and feel calmer.
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
This emotion might make us feel worried, we might think about something scary that could happen, and our heart can beat fast
anxiety, fear
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)?
What is relaxation? Why is it important?
When the mind and body are at ease, calm. It's important because it makes our body feel good, keeps us in control of our emotions.
Why is it important to talk about our traumas?
To help us understand our feelings, feel supported, and heal!
This emotion makes us feel safe, our body might feel relaxed, and our hearts will feel happy
Loved, cared for, special
What happens when we change a negative thought to a positive thought?
We can feel better!
List 5 ways we can relax our bodies.
Example:
1. deep breathing
2. tighten and relax muscles
3. take a warm bath
4. think of our safe space
5. get our anxious, angry energy out (exercise, play a sport)