Trauma Responses
What are the three neurobiological trauma responses that come from the brain?
fight, flight freeze
When a youth is screaming and throwing things, you should:
A) Raise your voice to be heard over them and demand they stop.
B) Speak calmly, give them space, and focus on safety over control.
B
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
A youth becomes intensely angry and aggressive after a staff member touches their shoulder without warning.
Triggered or fight/flight response to an unexpected touch
What is the fourth, less common, neurobiological response to trauma that typically looks like appeasing or being agreeable with an abuser?
Fawn
A new youth is withdrawn and won't make eye contact. You should:
A) Push them to talk about their feelings to build rapport.
B) Let them know you're available, use a calm tone, and give them time.
B
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupitar
Name one trauma symptom that causes people to have to relive their trauma over and over again.
nightmares, flashbacks, distressing memories, etc.
In the Hand Model of the brain, this is the term for when the "alarm center" takes over and the "thinking brain" goes offline.
Flipping the lid
yoga, meditation, listening to calm music, breathing, calming exercises.
A youth in your care often lies on the couch and seems apathetic. You:
A) See it as laziness and lack of motivation, and create a strict reward chart for participation.
B) Consider that apathy can be a symptom of depression or a "freeze" trauma response, and gently invite them to join a low-energy activity.
B
What year did the first iphone come out?
2007
Name physical effects of Trauma
fatigue, headaches, pain, insomnia gastrointestinal upset
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.
You need to search a youth's belongings. Do you:
A) Search while they're out to avoid confrontation, or B) Explain the reason and allow them to be present?
B
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 are the 6 basic human needs that help use all feel fulfilled?
1. Certainty, 2. Uncertainty/Variety, 3. Significance, 4. Connection/Love, 5. Growth, 6. Contribution
You need to search a youth's belongings. Do you:
A) Search while they're out to avoid confrontation, or B) Explain the reason and allow them to be present?
B
What is the most abundant metal in the Earth's core?
Iron
substance use, conflict, isolation, dissocation
This type of trauma refers to the response to ongoing traumatic events, particularly by interpersonal experiences perpetrated by caregivers.
Complex Trauma