Terminology
a distressing or disturbing event
trauma
The quickest way to go from fight or flight to rest and digest?
deep breathing
Mental health only impacts how we feel.
False; can also impact us physically
One might develop this after experiencing multiple traumas throughout their life.
Complex PTSD
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Insomnia
A questionnaire with 10 questions to determine a score from 0 to 10.
ACEs Quiz
Keeps you in the present moment.
Grounding techniques
Trauma can be acute, complex, or chronic
True
TBI acronym is short for..
traumatic brain injury
Feeling constantly on edge or easily startled is known as this
hypervigilance
The 4 F's in trauma responses.
fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
The practice of focusing on the present moment without judgment.
mindfulness
Anger is a secondary emotion.
True; there is usually another emotion behind the anger
The feeling of being completely disconnected from one's surroundings.
Disassociation
Flashbacks and nightmares are examples of these.
Intrusive Symptoms
Part of the brain that shuts down during trauma responses.
the frontal lobe or thinking brain
Technique that utilizes the senses.
5-4-3-2-1
Coping skills are meant to be quick fixes in the moment.
False; they need to be incorporated regularly
This disorder involves alternating periods of extreme highs and lows.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
involves sudden, intense emotional reactions that feel hard to control
emotional dysregulation
Intervention that teaches individuals and their families about mental health.
psychoeducation
Term for unhealthy coping skills.
Maladaptive
only veterans can develop PTSD
False
Disorder marked by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions, often features an intense fear of abandonment.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Staying away from people, places, or things that remind you of trauma
Avoidance