Untreated Trauma
What are two behaviors that may result from untreated trauma?
Self-harm and substance abuse.
What is a common emotional reaction to minor stress in trauma-affected children?
Fight or flight response.
What thinking skill is often impaired by trauma?
Cause and effect reasoning.
Why might behavior plans fail with trauma-affected kids?
They focus on consequences, not skill-building.
What is a common social issue for trauma-affected children?
Difficulty forming attachments.
What does 'blocked trust' mean?
A child's inability to trust caregivers due to past trauma.
Why might a child overreact to a small disappointment?
Their brain perceives it as a threat.
Why might a child blame luck for success or failure?
They lack internal control beliefs.
What is a better alternative to punishment?
Teaching replacement behaviors.
What is one way to build social skills?
Model and role-play interactions.
What is 'blocked care'?
When caregivers struggle to feel empathy due to repeated rejection.
What is emotional dysregulation?
Difficulty managing emotional responses.
What is one way to support cognitive development?
Break tasks into small steps.
What is a power struggle?
A conflict where both adult and child try to assert control.
What is attunement?
Being aware of others' needs and emotions.
What is a trauma reenactment?
Repeating trauma-related behaviors in new settings.
How can we help children identify emotions?
By teaching physical cues and naming feelings.
What is executive function?
Skills for planning, focusing, and regulating behavior.
What is a proactive strategy?
Preventing behavior by meeting needs early.
What is affiliation?
The ability to join and contribute to a group.
Why is psychological safety important?
Without it, children cannot regulate or learn.
What is a trigger?
A stimulus that causes a trauma-related emotional reaction.
How can we reduce cognitive overload?
Minimize distractions and provide structure.
Why is consistency important?
It builds trust and predictability.
What is one way to increase peer connection?
Facilitate group activities based on interests.