Trauma Facts
What are some examples of trauma?
Bullying, when a family member dies, car accident, physical abuse, sexual assault, homelessness, emotional abuse, hurricane/flood/tornado
What is neglect?
Children are considered to be neglected when their guardian shows a pattern of not providing them with the necessary food, clothing, shelter, education, supervision or medical care. As a result of this, children’s physical, mental or emotional state can become compromised.
What is substance abuse?
It’s when you use alcohol, drugs, prescription medicine, and other legal substances too much or in the wrong way.
True or False? TF-CBT helps kids learn how to deal with stress.
TRUE!
what is the difference between physical abuse and acceptable punishment?
physical abuse- The law calls it Child Physical Abuse when a child is hurt or injured by a parent or another grownup who is taking care of them. This means if a child has red marks, bruises, cuts, broken bones or is hurt in any other way while a parent is punishing them, a parent has broken the law.
acceptable punishment- Physical punishment is the use of spanking, hitting or any other form of physical discipline as a way to stop or change a child’s behavior when a parent does not like the child’s behavior.
What are some common reactions to trauma?
Crying spells, anxiety, feeling numb, mood swings, panic attacks, trust issues, self-harm, drug use, sleep issues, flashbacks, unwanted thoughts, trouble remembering what happened, low self-esteem, depression, restlessness
True or False: Is child neglect the most common form of child maltreatment?
True. 60% of kids who experienced child maltreatment were neglected.
FALSE. Substances impact our judgement and our ability to determine what is right and wrong.
True or False: Talking about your trauma is easy.
FALSE!
how do kids who have been physically abused typically feel?
Children may feel many different feelings when they are physically abused. Some children may feel embarrassed because they think they did something wrong and the physical abuse is their fault. Children may be fearful of the person who hurt them. Children may love the person who hurt them and be angry at that person at the same time. No matter how a kid feels, all feelings are OK!
What thoughts might someone have after a trauma?
What have I done wrong? Why is this happening to me? Is it going to happen again? How long am I going to feel like this? Is this my fault?
True or False: Child neglect doesn't have long lasting effects.
False. While neglect may not leave visible scars, it’s effects are still very harmful. In fact, some studies have shown that neglect may be more harmful to children's early brain development than physical or sexual abuse.
TRUE or FALSE: It is always obvious when someone is on substances.
FALSE. Sometimes we are unaware that people around us are struggling with substance abuse.
What percentage of kids feel better after completing TF-CBT treatment?
80%
do some kids deserve to be hit?
No one deserves to be abused. The only person responsible for the abuse is the abuser. Physical violence, even among family members, is wrong and against the law
Whose fault is the trauma?
The person that caused the trauma is always responsible.
True or False: Child neglect is always done on purpose.
False. Child neglect is not always on purpose. Sometimes, a caregiver becomes physically or mentally unable to care for a child. Other times, alcohol or drug abuse may affect the ability to keep a child safe. Domestic violence can also contribute to neglect. The end result, however, is a child who is not getting their physical and/or emotional needs met.
How do drugs affect the brain?
Drugs affect the way the brain thinks, makes judgements, and memory.
True or False: TF-CBT focuses on gradual exposure and works slowly towards discussing the trauma.
TRUE!
What is emotional abuse?
“Feeling Abuse” or Emotional Abuse is when we call someone a name or threaten to hurt him or her, or make him or her feel bad. Calling someone “stupid” or saying we will hit someone if they do not pick up a toy is “feeling abuse”. Often, this type of abuse happens in the same home where physical abuse is happening.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Describe the beach ball analogy.
When we try to avoid our trauma symptoms, they can pop back up in our lives when we least expect it. It's like trying to hold a beach ball underwater. It will eventually come back up with a lot of force.
What are some types of child neglect?
Physical neglect, medical neglect, inadequate supervision, environmental neglect, emotional neglect, educational neglect
TRUE or FALSE: The extended amygdala becomes increasingly sensitive with extended drug abuse.DOUBLE JEOPARDY! What does the amygdala do?
TRUE! The amygdala is responsible for our flight, fight, freeze response.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY! Describe the stick and snake analogy.
You are going on a walk in the woods on your favorite trail and all of the sudden there's a snake right in front of you! You get so scared. A few weeks pass and you go on a walk on your favorite trail again. Only this time each time you pass a long stick, you think it's a snake. It's hard to enjoy walks now.
what are some examples of emotional abuse?