Trauma Responses
What are the three neurobiological trauma responses that come from the brain?
fight, flight freeze
True or False: The fight, flight freeze response is bad.
False. The fight/flight/freeze response is normal and your brain trying to protect you and keep you safe.
What is the most popular emoji on social media?
Face with Tears of Joy.
What is the name of the mental health condition that can develop after experiencing a traumatic event?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is hyperarousal?
Reactivity, or a feeling of being “on edge”, "key up" or highly alert to all stimuli in your environment.
What is the fourth, less common, neurobiological response to trauma that typically looks like appeasing or being agreeable with an abuser?
Fawn
What is a common behavior of the fight response
fighting, aggression, or yelling
What is the capital of Japan?
Tokyo
Name one trauma symptom that causes people to have to relive their trauma over and over again.
nightmares, flashbacks, distressing memories, etc.
Why do people avoid thinking about past trauma?
Often times thinking about past trauma can activate the amygdala and cause someone to experience the fight/flight/freeze response and a feeling of danger.
yoga, meditation, listening to calm music, breathing, calming exercises.
What is a common behavior of the freeze response?
fatigue, depressed mood, isolation
What does “WWW” stand for in a website address?
World Wide Web.
What is shame?
Shame is a painful emotion that arises from a sense of being flawed or inadequate, often leading to feelings of worthlessness and a fear of being judged
True or False: It is normal to forget parts of a trauma you experienced?
True. Memory is often disrupted during highly dangerous and scary trauma events.
If you are feeling a hypoarousal (freeze) response, what is one coping skill you could use to regulate?
exercise, physical activity, uplifting music, going for a walk, etc.
What is a common behavior of the flight response?
escaping, running away, or avoiding
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three (3)
What is dissociation?
Dissociation is a mental process that involves a disconnection between a person's thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of who they are.
What part of the brain does the fight/flight/freeze response come from?
Amygdala
What were the 7 impacts of trauma discussed in last weeks group?
1) separation from self, 2)disconnection from others, 3) altered worldview, 4) life long pain, 5) cognitive development, 6) personal shame, 7) difficultly being present
What body symptoms may you experience during stress, trauma or when you are in fight/flight/freeze?
need to urinate, butterflies in stomach, cold/sweating palms, sweating, tension in muscles, tunnel vision, lightheaded,
How much does a cloud weigh?
Around 1 million pounds.
substance use, conflict, isolation, dissocation
What part of the brain are trauma memories stored in?
Hypothalamus