Trauma 1
What is trauma?
A frightening, dangerous, or violent event that poses a direct or witnessed threat to a child's life or that of a loved one.
Does every kid who experienced trauma develop PTSD?
No. Studies show that only around 14.5% of those who experienced a serious trauma developed PTSD.
Calling people names, even yourself.
What is labeling - "Bad Mouth" Brandy
True or False: TF-CBT helps kids learn how to deal with stress.
True
The girl is running to class.
What is a behavior?
What are some examples of trauma?
-bullying -when a family member dies -car accident -hurricane/tornado -physical abuse -emotional abuse -sexual abuse -abusive relationships -domestic violence -community violence
Who is affected by trauma?
Everyone. Kids and adults can be negatively impacted by trauma.
Always talking about the things you "should" do or the things you "must" do, even though nobody else is telling you to do them.
What are should statements? Shoulda Sharonda
What are some the activities that you can do to help yourself relax when you are stressed or feeling anxious?
Coping skills (deep breathing, relaxation, grounding, play music, write, do art, read)
She's mad at me
What is a thought?
Do a lot of kids experience trauma?
Unfortunately, yes. More than two-thirds of kids experience at least one traumatic event before the age of 16.
What thoughts do kids have when they have experienced trauma?
-What have I done wrong? -I'm a bad kid. -Why is this happening to me? -Is it going to happen again? -How long is this going to last? -This is all my fault
When something bad happens, its going to continue to happen over and over again.
What is overgeneralization? - Over and Over Oliver
True or False: Talking about your trauma is easy.
False. Talking about your trauma can be very difficult and or stressful. You are very brave to be able to talk about your trauma in therapy!
Safe
What is a feeling?
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 -School or academic problems -Difficulty making & keeping friends -Regressive behaviors
Nothing good ever happens to me, if it does, it doesn't mean anything.
What is mental filtering, disqualifying the positive? - Negative Nate.
True or False: TF-CBT focuses on helping kids and families overcome the impact of the trauma.
True.
I'll be okay.
How do kids feel when they have been through trauma?
Sad, Embarrassed, Disappointed, Depressed, Abandoned, Hurt, Attacked, Confused, Angry, Ashamed, Helpless, Guilty
Whose fault is the trauma?
The person that caused the trauma. It is NEVER the kid's fault.
You got an award in your class. You think, "It's no big deal, I'm not really that good of a student."
What is minimization?
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.
I'm Smart
Lonely
Happy
What is a thought?
What is a feeling?
What is a feeling?