Sexual Abuse
True or False: The perpetrator is typically someone the child knows
True, 90% of the time, the victim knows the abuser
Is it ever the child's fault when they are mentally/verbally abused?
No
What does TF-CBT stand for and what is its purpose?
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, purpose is to understand trauma, identify trauma reminders, and learn how to cope with the feelings and memories
What are some symptoms of PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)?
Hypervigilance, flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, avoidance of memories, anger/irritability
Brown
What reasons might a child avoid telling someone about sexual abuse?
What reasons might a kid not tell about verbal/mental abuse?
Fear of retaliation, fear that they won't be believed, fear of getting into trouble
What types of issues can come up for someone who has experienced trauma?
Trauma can impact our behaviors, mental health, relationships, difficulty making friends, difficulty focusing, emotions, physical health, and how our brain functions
What symptoms are we measuring weekly?
Intrusive thoughts, overall mood, feeling like I'm in a fog
Why was cotton candy invented and what was it originally called?
It was invented by a dentist who hoped to drum up more business. He called it Fairy Floss
True or False: Child sexual abuse only happens to girls
False- 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys experience sexual abuse by age 18
What are some signs a child might be experiencing emotional abuse?
What is fight, flight, or freeze?
It is the survival mode our brain goes into when we are faced with danger. When we experience trauma we go into survival mode more often.
Why do we want to identify trauma reminders?
So that we can build up coping skills to utilize when faced with the trauma reminders
What is the most common letter used?
E, appears in 11% of English words
What does it mean when a perpetrator grooms the child/family?
The perpetrator builds a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person so they can manipulate, exploit and abuse them. The family is groomed as well and generally trusts the adult with the child.
What issues might come up for a child who has experienced mental/emotional abuse?
What are some examples of traumatic events?
Physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, community or school violence, witnessing or experiencing domestic violence, natural disasters, sudden or violent loss of a loved one, war or acts of terrorism, serious accident or life threatening illness
What percentage of children who engage in TFCBT see improvements in their PTSD symptoms?
80%
Which animal is constitutionally protected during pregnancy in Florida?
Pigs, they cannot be caged or tethered when pregnant
What's the difference between sexual abuse and sexual assault?
True or False: It is really easy to know how common mental/emotional abuse is
False. There is no physical evidence and it can go unreported as well because of the manipulation involved
True or False: Trauma impacts our relationships with others
True. People often struggle to form or maintain relationships, lack trust and a sense of safety with others, and struggle with social skills
What is something you've learned so far about trauma that has surprised you?
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Which country consumes the highest amount of chocolate?
Switzerland