Definitions
What is trauma?
A situation or event that overwhelms our ability to cope or manage.
Name one emotional symptom of trauma.
Anxiety or depression.
What is acute trauma?
A single traumatic event limited in time.
What does empowerment mean in trauma-informed care?
Recognizing and building on strengths.
What does ACE stand for?
Adverse Childhood Experiences.
What is trauma-informed care?
An approach that assumes everyone has experienced trauma and guides care accordingly.
Name one behavioral symptom of trauma.
Aggression or withdrawal.
What is chronic trauma?
Prolonged and ongoing abuse.
Why is consistency important?
Helps build trust and reduce anxiety.
Name one long-term impact of trauma.
Chronic pain or substance use.
What does trauma-informed care shift in thinking?
From 'What is wrong with you?' to 'What happened to you?'
What is a somatic complaint?
Physical symptoms like stomachaches or headaches.
What is intergenerational trauma?
Trauma passed through generations due to unresolved issues.
What does collaboration mean?
Leveling power differences to support shared decision making.
What percentage of Canadian adults report childhood abuse?
32%
Name one core principle of trauma-informed care.
Safety, Trustworthiness, Peer Support, Collaboration, Empowerment, Humility.
What is dissociation?
A coping mechanism where the child disconnects from reality.
What is complex trauma?
Chronic trauma with long-term emotional and physical symptoms.
What does peer support involve?
Integrating individuals with shared experiences.
How many more traumas do affected children experience?
3–4 more traumas.
What does curiosity mean in trauma-informed care?
Asking what the behavior is telling us and what the child has experienced.
Name one regressive behavior.
Loss of milestones or increased crying.
Give one example of intergenerational trauma.
War, displacement, cultural genocide.
What does humility address?
Biases, stereotypes, and historical trauma.
What is one social outcome of trauma?
Difficulty controlling anger or interpersonal violence.