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Understanding Trauma

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1.  What is the definition of trauma?
  1. An event that harms us physically or emotionally
  2. A deeply distressing or disturbing experience
  3. A crime
  4. A really scary event that only happens in childhood
2.  What are two types of trauma?
  1. Cute and Complex
  2. Intense and Chronic
  3. Complex and System-Induced
  4. Acute and Serious
3.  Name one of the parts of the 3-part Brain Model.
  1. Monkey Brain
  2. Reptilian Brain
  3. Freudian Brain
  4. Intellectual Brain
4.  The Limbic brain is considered the _______ center of the brain.
  1. Rational
  2. Flexible
  3. Emotional
  4. Crazy
5.  Name one type of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE).
  1. Death of a parent
  2. Bullying
  3. Terrorism
  4. Emotional neglect
6.  What is self-regulation?
  1. Being triggered but then calming yourself down
  2. How we respond to our colleagues
  3. The ability to see yourself in a mirror
  4. An internal (individual/self) response to change
7.  Our ability to regulate our emotions is directly related to our _______ in the first years of life.
  1. Flexibility
  2. Attachment
  3. Courage
  4. Achievement
8.  What does it mean to "be present"?
  1. To sit in the muck of life
  2. To be in attendance
  3. Becoming aware of what's happening as it happens
  4. Thinking about what's coming next
9.  Which of these is NOT a part of being egoless?
  1. Third-person thinking
  2. Aware of others' perspective & perceptions
  3. Focused on the emotional comfort of others
  4. Selflessness
10.  Name one of the aspects of H.A.L.T.
  1. Hungry
  2. Attuned
  3. Loved
  4. Talented

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