Trauma Responses
What are the three neurobiological trauma responses that come from the brain?
fight, flight freeze
When sensing danger, this part of the brain gets involved before the other parts
Amygdala
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. What happened?
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
Flooding
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
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.
What kind of trauma is it when a person experiences repeated or prolonged stressors particularly during childhood and adolescence?
Complex trauma
What year did the first iphone come out?
2007
Name some physical effects of Trauma
fatigue, headaches, pain, insomnia gastrointestinal upset
How does chronic trauma affect brain development?
It can alter structure and function, leading to overactive stress responses.
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.
Name three emotional effects of trauma
anxiety, fear, panic, depression, feelings of helplessness
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
Give one example of historical trauma affecting Aboriginal communities.
Residential School or the 60's scoop
Integrating an understanding of trauma into all levels of care, system engagement, workforce development, agency policy and interagency work.
Trauma Informed Practice
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