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Understanding Trauma Part 1: What It Is and How It Shows Up

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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. Acute and Disorganized
  2. Intense and Chronic
  3. Complex and System-Induced
  4. Acute and Serious
3.  Which is a type of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)?
  1. Death of a parent
  2. Bullying
  3. Terrorism
  4. Emotional Neglect
4.  Which is one part of the 3-part Brain Model?
  1. Monkey Brain
  2. Reptilian Brain
  3. Freudian Brain
  4. Intellectual Brain
5.  The Limbic brain is considered the _______ center of the brain.
  1. Rational
  2. Flexible
  3. Emotional
  4. Crazy
6.  Which of the following are two attributes of the Rational Briain?
  1. Imagination and abstract thought
  2. Emotional regulation and judgement
  3. Heart rate and value judgements
  4. Balance and logic
7.  Name one protective factor?
  1. Positive thinking
  2. Positive emotions
  3. Positive parenting
  4. Positive coaching
8.  What are some behaviors we might see if a person is impacted by trauma?
  1. easily distracted
  2. attendance issues
  3. afraid of loud noises
  4. any of the above
9.  What is Transference?
  1. A copy of a drawing, map, or design made by tracing it.
  2. Emotional reaction provoked in us by the unconscious communications of those we serve.
  3. Unconsciously transferring feelings and attitudes from a person or situation in the past on to a person or situation in the present.
  4. An ability to see through a person’s intentions.
10.  Which of the following is one of the aspects of H.A.L.T.?
  1. Hungry
  2. Attuned
  3. Loved
  4. Talented

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