Trauma Flashcards
Trauma is
Fear and immobilisation
Psychological or emotional trauma
Damage or injury to the pschye after living through extremely frightening or distressing event
The most powerful thing of trauma
Inescapablity. The inability to change things around, feelings of powerlessness, helplessness or paralysis
Human defensive responses to trauma
Cry for help Fight Flee Freeze Submit in humiliation
Trauma effects which parts of the brain
All and messes up communications
Front and left shut down. Back and right light up
What part of the brain effects memory and mental state
The amygdala
Tramautic stress effects…
Creates relationships distress
Impairs emotional processing
Ability to be present, hyperarousal, generalisation of threat etc
Does trauma create a cycle?
Yes. Relay all distress creates further stress and blocks people from the coping mechanism and support relationships provide and that they need
Trauma triggers can be
Thoughts
Stimulus- smells, sights, sounds
Interpersonal conflict trauma triggers
Loss of control Unpredictable or sudden change Transition from settings or activities Feelings of vulnerability Confrontation, authority and limit setting Loneliness
Trauma responses
Not talking about the trauma Avoidance and withdrawal Emotional my,bing Shock Horror
Trauma informed practice solutions
Strengths based framework
Emphasises safety, control and empowerment
What is EBT?
Evidenced based treatment
Best research evidence
Best clinical experience
Consistent with patient values
Typically short term highly structured and effective
3 phases for trauma informed intervention
Stabilisation, resourcing and self regulation
Processing of traumatic memories
Consolidation of treatment gains
Is secure attachment helpful for treating trauma?
Yes!
Trauma recovery isn’t in reliving the past. It’s having a different future
