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Adoption
Addiction
Trauma
100

True of false:

Adoption can sometimes be needed and be best for the child, but it is still traumatic. 

True! 

Even if it is what is best for the child, it doesn't mean it isn't painful and causes trauma. 

100

What is addiction?

Addiction is a brain disease that happens when the brain starts to crave substances that are bad for people. 

100

What are different types of trauma people experience?

Sexual, physical, emotional abuse, neglect, death of a loved one, getting seriously injured, car accident, dog bite, bullying, domestic violence, human trafficking, natural disasters, and being separated from a parent.

200

True of false:

Sometimes kids in foster care, don't want people to know. 

True!

Many foster youth report hesitation of telling others due to fear of being judged or different. 

200

Who can become addicted? 

ANYONE can become addicted. That is why it is important to not use drugs or alcohol to help prevent addiction. 

200

What is the hormone responsible for the fight, flight, freeze response?

Cortisol/Adrenaline 

300

True or false:

Kids who have been in foster care or adopted never show behaviors or act out

FALSE!

Some behaviors may be age appropriate and some behaviors can be linked to trauma. 

300

Who can you go to for help if you have concerns for yourself or others about addiction?

Teachers, social workers, parents, doctors, therapists, police are all great people to express concerns to. 

300

What percentage of people find TFCBT helpful?

80% or 4/5 people

400

True or false:


Every child who is separated from their first family has trauma. 

True! By definition, being separated from a parent is traumatic. HOWEVER.....

that doesn't mean the trauma doesn't go away in time with proper tools such as therapy!

400

Why do people become addicted to drugs or alcohol? 

The initial decision to take drugs is mostly voluntary. But reasons people start using drugs/alcohol vary from person to person. Sometimes it is for fun and they think "it won't happen to me", sometimes pressured into it, and other times it is their way of coping from an unhappy life. 

400

True or false:

PTSD is curable

True!

While you can't change the trauma that happened to you, through therapy or support, the symptoms can go away. 

500

True of false:

Children who are adopted never miss their first families. 

False

It is completely normal and natural to miss, have concerns, think, and be curious about where you came from and how your family is doing. 

500

What are some things kids may think and feel about their parents who have addictions? 

  • They might feel guilty, like they caused it. Sometimes their parents even tell them this but that is their addiction talking!
  • They might feel mad at the person abusing alcohol or drugs.
  • They might feel like they can’t trust any adults.
  • They might feel confused because they feel anger and love and fear and respect of the same person at the same time.
  • They might feel worried about what will happen next.
  • They might feel really embarrassed.
500

How long does TFCBT last?

It varies by person to person, but majority of people complete TFCBT within 12-24 weeks.