Brain
This part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing emotions such as fear and pleasure
What is the amygdala?
This groundbreaking study, conducted by the CDC and Kaiser Permanente in the 1990s, first linked adverse childhood experiences to long-term health and well-being outcomes.
What is the ACE Study?
In high does, it affects brain development, the immune system, hormone system and the way DNA is read/transcribed
What is trauma
This Pixar film from 2015 personifies emotions inside the head of a young girl, Riley, as she deals with the trauma of moving to a new city, showing how her feelings of joy, sadness, and fear interact.
What is Inside Out?
What initiates the fight, flight freeze response in the brain
What is limbic system
This brain region is crucial for executive functions such as decision-making, planning, and moderating social behavior.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
ACEs include various forms of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction, but this category specifically covers parental separation or divorce.
What is family/household instability?
Give 2 or more types of trauma
Acute- single incident
chronic- prolonged violence, long-term illness, poverty, displacement
complex- abuse, neglect, DV
historical- systemic oppression, discrimination
racial/cultural- racism, harassment, micro aggressions
sanctuary- encountering unsupportive or hostile reception when seeking help
In this 1994 Disney classic, the character Simba experiences deep trauma after witnessing the death of his father, Mufasa, which causes him to run away from his responsibilities as king.
What is the Lion King
The hallmark symptom of PTSD, where individuals relive traumatic experiences in the form of vivid, involuntary memories or nightmares, is called this.
What is a Flashback?
Brain circuitry is shaped by...
What is genes, environment and experiences with caregivers
Research shows that individuals with an ACE score of 4 or higher are at significantly higher risk for developing this chronic, potentially life-threatening health condition, often linked to stress and inflammation.
What is heart disease?
The body releases these hormones when faced with stress or a threat?
What is cortisol and adrenaline?
This animated Disney film from 2013 shows how the character Elsa struggles with the trauma of suppressing her ice powers and the fear of harming those around her.
What is Frozen?
This condition, characterized by extreme fatigue, detachment, and emotional numbness, can occur after long-term exposure to trauma, particularly in first responders and healthcare workers.
What is compassion fatigue (or secondary traumatic stress)?
This side of the brain is generally associated with creative tasks such as artistic expression, music, and spatial abilities.
What is the right side of the brain?
This psychological phenomenon explains why higher ACE scores can result in maladaptive coping strategies, such as substance abuse or violence, as individuals attempt to manage overwhelming emotions.
What is toxic stress?
How does stress affect the brain?
impaired cognitive function, and increased risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety, as well as potentially affecting memory and decision-making, etc
This Marvel superhero, portrayed by Chadwick Boseman, faces the generational trauma of colonization, as well as personal loss, in a narrative that blends action with deep cultural commentary.
What is Black Panther?
This brain region, crucial for memory and learning, can shrink in size as a result of prolonged exposure to trauma and is often found to be smaller in individuals with PTSD.
What is the hippocampus?
Damage to this brain region can lead to difficulties with emotional regulation and social interactions, as well as impaired decision-making.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
What percentage of people have 4 or more ACEs?
What is 12.6%
What are some of the impacts of trauma on children/youth?
Avoidance
Changes in sleeping and eating habits
Physical complaints such as headaches and stomachaches
Changes in mood
Feelings of: Fear, anxiety, worry, Anger, aggression, sadness, withdrawal, Shame, guilt, self-blame, embarrassment
This award-winning television series, featuring Elisabeth Moss, delves into themes of trauma, control, and survival in a dystopian society where women are forced into reproductive servitude.
What is The Handmaid's Tale?
In order for an event to be classified as traumatic, it must involve three key elements:
Experience, Event, Effect