Feelings
False! Everyone has feelings!!!
Can traumatic experiences can be planned for?
True, BUT traumatic experiences are OFTEN unexpected.
True or false: Trauma can impact our thinking?
True! There are many reactions to trauma.
True or false: People might have nightmares after trauma.
True!
True or false: Trauma is not stressful
False! Trauma causes a stress reaction.
Two types of emotions.
Sad, happy, anger, etc.
True or false: People all deal with trauma the same way.
False. Everyone has different experiences.
True or false: Thoughts impact our behaviors.
True!
"Not caring" might be an effect of trauma.
True
Denying trauma is a s_ _ _ d_ _ _ _ _ _ mechanism.
self defense
True or false: Sometimes people are angry after trauma.
True
What percentage of people have experienced a traumatic event?
Hint: Almost half.
40%
True or false: People might have negative thoughts after trauma.
True: Negative thinking might happen more often
True or false: Trauma does not affect the body.
False! People might have headaches or be tired after trauma amongst other physical symptoms.
Why might a person "never forget" about a trauma?
They might worry all the time about it happening again.
What does worry feel like?
Being fearful of something happening that might not happen
True or False: People can get help after trauma.
True! Talking about trauma can help!
True or false: People might have trouble concentrating after a traumatic event.
True! Trauma can cause people to be distracted.
Why might someone "not care" after trauma?
Depression or avoidance.
True or false: People might not want to do things they enjoy after trauma.
True! People might be worried, feel sad, and suffer from anxiety or depression.
Why might someone feel shame or guilt after experiencing a trauma?
They might wrongly feel they caused it or they could have stopped it.
What are some types of traumatic experiences?
- Child abuse
- Sexual assault
- Death, loss
- Anything event that has a lasting negative emotional response
True or false: People can get help to lessen their traumatic symptoms.
True!
True or false: Does "doing things" that might interest a person help with trauma?
True! Getting into hobbies and spending time around like minded people can help with the symptoms of trauma.
True or false: All people always act the same way, even after trauma.
False!
Everyone processes trauma differently.