What is...
Trauma
A scary, confusing, upsetting, unexpected thing that can happen in someone's life
Rules for behaving when angry
1. Can't hurt others
2. Can't hurt yourself
3. Can't hurt property/things you own
Behavioral trauma reactions
What are the 4 zones of feelings?
Green
Blue
Yellow
Red
Name an example of a worry
"What if I fail?"
"What if they don't like me?"
Trauma reaction
A way we change after experiencing trauma
What are body boundaries?
Ways we keep our bodies safe, asking before touching (consent), private parts rules
Physical trauma reactions
Feeling gross/dirty/broken, fast heart beat, too much energy, too tired, trouble with eating, headaches, stomachaches, trouble sleeping
Name coping skills to shrink big feelings
Deep breathing
Grounding using 5 senses
Running/jumping/playing sports
1. Talk to someone you love about your worry
2. Ask "is this 100% true?"
3. Ask yourself "what would someone I love say about my worry?"
Trauma reminder
Person, place, thing, smell, sound, etc that reminds you of a past trauma
What are private parts rules?
1. It is not ok to look at other people's private parts
2. It is not ok to touch other people's private parts
3. It is not ok to show your private parts to others
4. It is ok to touch your own private parts in PRIVATE as long as it does not take too much time
4. It is not ok to use sexual language
5. It is not ok to make other people uncomfortable with your sexual behavior
Emotional trauma reactions
Sadness, easily upset, nervous/anxious, anger, guilt, shame, embarrassed, helpless
True or false? There are good and bad feelings.
False: all feelings are normal, some are uncomfortable or unpleasant but not bad
True or false: Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all connected
True!