Types of Trauma
An emotional response that lasts long after an event occurs that causes significant mental and physical stress.
trauma
When you go through a traumatic event, your mind sometimes remembers how it felt and keeps that trauma response "at the ready".True or False
True
A reminder of past trauma that causes emotional or physical reactions
trigger
This type of practice can be an empowering way to make time for yourself. This is not selfish!
self-care
Myth or Fact: Trauma only affects mental health
myth
Single-incident trauma like a car accident
acute trauma
The body’s stress hormone
cortisol
The three common ways our bodies respond to trauma
fight, flight, and freeze
Connection with others is key to happiness and recovery from trauma. True or False
True
Myth or Fact: Everyone responds to trauma the same way
myth
Repeated, ongoing trauma such as abuse or neglect
chronic trauma
Racing heart, fast breathing, and restlessness are signs of this state
hyperarousal
If your body is constantly bombarded by horrible memories, this type of healing practice can help you feel grounded and reconnected with your body.
meditation and/or mindfulness
Working with a trauma-informed ______ can help you address and process trauma effectively.
therapist
Myth or Fact: Healing from trauma is possible
fact
Experiencing trauma indirectly through others
secondary (or vicarious) trauma
low energy, heavy body, and wanting to sleep or withdraw are signs of this state
hypoarousal
Signs like sweating or tension before reacting are your body's ____ signs.
warning
This activity helps manage stress and move through complex events in a safe and private way. It allows for creativity and self-reflection.
Journaling
Myth or Fact: Avoiding triggers is always the best coping strategy
myth
Prolonged, repeated interpersonal trauma which often occurs in childhood
Complex trauma
In general, trauma affects these two parts of your brain
Amygdala and Hippocampus
Trauma makes your Amygdala overly aroused and more hypervigilant. The hippocampus is the part of your brain that holds onto memory, trauma makes it difficult to distinguish between what's past and present.
When you pause and take a breath before reacting to a trigger you are utilizing your ___ ____.
Coping skills
This has been shown to improve symptoms of PTSD through physical movement and provides your body with this much needed feel-good chemical
Exercise. Endorphins
Myth or Fact: Support systems play a major role in recovery
fact