Trauma, Stressor, And Dissociative Flashcards
Trauma is…
How you respond to the incident
Trauma impacts the CNS and imbalances the….
Adaptations occur in (Sympathetic or Parasympathetic) system?
HPA
Hypothalamus, Anterior Pituitary, Adrenal Axis
Both systems
Describe how PTSD may affect a preschooler
Reduction in play- play that includes reenactment of traumatic events
Negative emotions
Blaming themselves
Detachment
Attachment Disorders happen when there is a grossly inadequate nurturing environment deficits with primary care giver by ….
8 months
Children with Reactive attachment disorder …..
Consistent pattern of emotional withdrawal. Rarely seeks comfort from adult caregivers
What is disinhibited social engagement disorder….
When a child gets neglected, severely and will go with strangers
Isn’t afraid of strangers
Trauma-Related Disorders
Comorbidities
Phobias
Somatic
Impulse control
Identity
Learning/attention
Sleep
Depression/ Suicide
Dissociation
Substance abuse
Polyvagal theory is a model that explains ….
how the autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates our emotions, social connections, and fear responses.
ANS is influenced by the central nervous system, and that different physiological states support different behaviors
Dissociation happens from…
Following traumatic event
Parasympathetic response triggers hypo-aroused state with dysregulation of the Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal axis. Resulting in dissociation
Is dissociation ever normal
Yes, exp. When driving and space out.
Episodic failure of dissociation causes intrusive symptoms such as flashbacks, thus dysregulating _____
Cortisol
Severe neglect cause
Decreased serotonin
Increased CRF
Decreased Oxytocin
Describe what each do…
Decreased serotonin:
Irritatability / reduced emotional control
Increased CRF
Decreased Deep Sleep, Depression, Anxiety
Decreased Oxytocin
Attachment problems
Type of abuse that is most damaging
Emotional?
Damage to the HPA Axis will cause toxic effects of….
Cortisol
Impaired emotional regulation & problems with memory
3 brains
1st brainstem
2nd Midbrain and limbic area
3rd Cortical brain
Describe
1st brainstem: Survival, Sensory motor input
2nd Midbrain and limbic area: Attachment & emotional development
3rd Cortical brain: Thinking, learning, language, inhibition
Clinical outcomes for severe early abuse
Chronic depression
Borderline PD
Attachment problems
Substance abuse
PTSD
To what degree of certainty is a nurse a mandatory reporter
Suspected
TEN-4-FACESp
Braising clinical decision rule for children <4
What does it stand for….
TEN: Torso, Ears, Neck
FACES:
Frenulum (Cord-like structure that attaches 2 body parts)
Angle of jaw
Cheeks
Eyelids
Subconjunctivae
4 months or younger - bruising anywhere
Patterned bruising: Slap, Grab, Electric cord
Example of grounding tech that can help manage intrusive thoughts when reminded of our traumatic experiences
5,4,3,2,1
5 things you can see
4 things, touch
3 things, hear
2 things, smell
1 thing, taste
Trauma intervention for PTSD child.
Priority intervention
Establish trust and safety in therapeutic relationship.
Teach relaxation tech before trauma exploration.
Use art & play therapy
Would you invite an abuseive father to have 1:1 play time with his child as part of therapy
No
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is….
Psychotherapy technique
help people heal from trauma and other distressing experiences.
It involves moving the eyes in a specific pattern while processing memories
Immediately after highly traumatic event.
Symptoms last 3 days
Diagnosis within 1 month
After 1 month: Resolution or PTSD
DIAGNOSIS IS POSTTRAUMA SYNDROME
Name the disorder
Acute stress disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Immediately after highly traumatic event.
Symptoms last 3 days
Diagnosis within 1 month
After 1 month: Resolution or PTSD
DIAGNOSIS IS POSTTRAUMA SYNDROME:
Name effective treatments
CBT & EMDR Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
Acute stress disorder
Must display ____ symptoms out of 14 during or after traumatic event
- Sense of numbing
- Derealization
- Inability to remember 1 important aspect
- Intrusive memories
- Nightmares
- Feels the event is recurring
- Intense Prolonged reactivity
- Avoidance of thoughts or feelings about the event
- Sleep Disturbances
- Hypervigilamce
- Irritable
- Angry
- Exaggerated startle response
8 out of 14
This disorder
Is precipitated by a stressful event Not as severe or considered a Traumatic event.
Debilitating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that impact normal functioning
Treatment….
Adjustment disorder
Treatment: SSRI
Average age of onset for PTSD
23
Women or men more likey for PTSD
Women 2x more likely
PTSD
Short-term dissociation may be adaptive
True or false
True
NSESS vs CAPS 5
NSESS is a quick self-assessment tool, while CAPS-5 is a more thorough clinician-administered interview for diagnosing PTSD.
Psychopharmacology for PTSD
SSRI / SNRI
Clonidine (Catapress) / Prazosin (Minipress) - centrally acting Alpha agonist. Used for hyperarousal & intrusive symptoms
Propranolol (Inderal) betablocker
Prazosin- decreases nightmares
Prazosin
decreases nightmares
PTSD
Joseph P. Dryer project is…
Peer to peer veterans help
Characterized by disruptions or alterations in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception.
Response to trauma or stress, serving as a coping mechanism to detach from painful experiences.
Dissociative disorders
Dissociative Disorders (3)
Depersonalization/ derealization disorder
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative identity disorder