trauma

Question 1

what is ecological model of trauma?

Answer 1

impact of trauma in the individual child (micro) strongly influenced by responses of parents (macro) level

Question 2

what does early trauma shape?

Answer 2

1) early attachment to others

2) developmental progress

3) early brain development

Question 3

what is developmental trauma theory?

Answer 3

urvival strategies individuals (micro level) learn to cope w/ trauma
-expands understanding of negative impact of trauma on attachment
-coping strategies interfere w/ healthy development
-w/out resolution= state of fear & loses ability to regulate emotional & autonomic reactions
-uninterrupted= young child develops secondary complications (anxiety, shame, isolation, mood dysregulation, & uncontrolled anger or explosive outbursts)
-emotional & physical sx can emerge

Question 4

the 4 R’s of trauma?

Answer 4

1. “Realizing the widespread impact of trauma and understanding potential paths for recovery;
2. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the system;
3. Responding by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices; and
4. Seeking to actively resist re-traumatization.” (SAMHSA, 2015, paragraph 2)

Question 5

what part of brain gets impaired for memory?

Answer 5

hippocampus