Types of Traumas
This type of trauma arises from exposure to other people's suffering and can strike those in professions that are called on to respond to injury and mayhem (physicians, first responders, law enforcement).
Secondary or Vicarious trauma
This concept describes the optimal emotional zone where a person is calm, can think clearly and feel regulated. You can be pushed out of this when triggered.
Window of tolerance
Establishing ______ is essential for maintaining mental health. By identifying your needs and limits, you can communicate more effectively, protect your well-being, and build stronger relationships.
healthy boundaries
CBT Therapy is based on the thought that a person's thoughts and behaviors are connected. What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This type of trauma refers to the harmful effects of events that are repeated or prolonged. It can develop in response to persistent bullying, neglect, or abuse.
Chronic trauma
This is known as the "fight, flight, or freeze" response. It is a heightened state of activation and energy.
Hyperarousal
Having a ___ plan for the holidays can help you feel more prepared, even if apprehension still lingers. This includes identifying past triggers/ stressors and establishing a plan if they come up again.
Holiday/Grounding/Survival/ Exit.
Somatic Therapy focuses on the connection between the mind and body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily engages the cognitive processes, somatic therapy acknowledges that traumatic memories are stored in the ___.
Body
This type of trauma reflects intense distress in the immediate aftermath of one-time events of short duration. The rection itself is short-term and typically resolves on its own.
Acute trauma
Hypoarousal
Enhancing this type of routine, you can enhance your well-being and replenish your mind and body. Examples include practicing daily gratitude, laughing with loved ones, taking daily walks, and getting adequate sleep.
self- care
True or False
Prolonged exposure therapy (PE) is useful for people who cannot recall their traumatic memories at all or with any amount of detail.
This type of trauma covers a range of difficult - and potentially traumatic - situations that children under the age of 17 either directly face or witness while growing up. This is also an assessment used to measure the likelihood of negative outcomes in adulthood.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
To expand your window of tolerance and increase your capacity to experience _____, you first must recognize when you are experiencing ______ outside your tolerable zone (both words are the same).
emotions
What does the acronym SMART stand for when setting goals.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant
True or False
CPT is a structured therapy approach that combines both psychoeducation about trauma and the development of coping skills for the impact it has on the person.
True
This type of trauma can arise from experiencing repeated or multiple traumatic events of differing types from which there is no possibility of escape. A sense of being trapped is a feature of the experience.
Complex trauma
High energy activities such as weightlifting and group sports help when you are experiencing ___-arousal. Whereas, stretching and yoga can help you return to your window of tolerance when you are experiencing ___-arousal.
Hypo/ hypoarousal.
Exercise helps your body produce these neurotransmitters (chemicals), which make you feel happier, reduce stress, and improve your overall emotional well-being.
neurotransmitters
EMDR is a therapy designed to help a person become less sensitive to traumatic memories through the use of bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, sounds, or tapping. What does EMDR stand for?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.