Trauma 1
What are some examples of trauma?
-Bullying
-Sudden/Unexpected Death of a Loved One
-Car Accident
-Natural disaster (hurricane/tornado)
-Physical abuse/Emotional abuse/Sexual abuse
-Witness to Domestic Violence
What percentage of children experiencing trauma develop PTSD?
14.5% of those who had experienced a serious trauma developed PTSD.
What color is hippo milk? A. Pink B. Green C. White D. Brown
Hippo milk is Pink! A.
True or False: TF-CBT helps kids learn how to deal with stress.
True
What is Ms. Annie's favorite color? A. Blue B. Pink C. Yellow
Blue!
How do kids feel when they have been through trauma?
Sad, Embarrassed, Disappointed, Depressed, Abandoned, Hurt, Attacked, Confused
Who is affected by trauma?
Everyone.
Turtles can breathe through their noses, but also this other body part... A. their toes B. their butts C. their belly button D. their ears
Their butts!
Activities you can do to help yourself relax when you are stressed or feeling anxious. Double JEOPARDY!!!!
Coping skills (deep breathing, relaxation, grounding, play music, write, do art, read)
True/False. Ms Annie hates cats
How can you tell if a kid has been through trauma?
You can't tell.
What thoughts do kids have when they have experienced trauma? Double JEOPARDY!!!!
-What have I done wrong?
-Why is this happening to me?
-Is it going to happen again?
-How long is this going to last?
-Is this my fault?
True or False: Some ants make themselves explode when attacked.
True!
True or False: Talking about your trauma will make things worse
False.
In fact, Talking in general terms about the type of trauma the child experienced is an excellent, less-anxiety-provoking way to get the child to start talking about the specific truama(s) he/she experienced. This is how gradual exposure begins.
True/False.
Ms. Annie is an only child
False . Ms. Annie is the oldest of 5 and has 3 younger sisters and a younger brother.
How many kids does trauma happen to?
A lot. Studies show that about 15% to 43% of girls and 14% to 43% of boys go through at least one trauma (in the U.S.).
Some common reactions to trauma include...
-Crying spells -Anxiety -Feeling numb -Mood swings -Panic attacks -Trust issues -Self-harm -Drug use -Insomnia or sleep issues -Flashbacks -Forgetful of the trauma -Fidgety or hyperactivity -Low self-esteem -Depression
True or False: A Crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
True.
True or False: TF-CBT focuses on helping kids and their parents/family overcome the impact of the trauma.
True.
What is Ms. Annie's favorite article of clothing/loves to wear?
Can other people tell that you've been through trauma? Double JEOPARDY!!!!
No.
Everyone reacts to trauma experiences the same.
False.
True or False: Worms reportedly taste like bacon.
TRUE!
The focus of TF-CBT is...
To help develop coping strategies for traumatic stress reactions. To reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or acting out behavior which are common in children exposed to trauma.
What is Ms. Annie's last name?
Curtis