Trauma Talk: When Children Talk About Their Traumatic Experiences (Nv)

1. These responses might help communicate with all children

"You are so dumb."

"I like when you share your ideas with me."

"Don't talk about sad stories with me."

"You are weird."

2. Identify the open ended question

Was she mean?

Did it hurt?

Were you mad?

How did that make you feel?

3. Trauma has no impact on children's development.

True

False

4. Which of these are examples of validation?

"I think it's silly to feel that way."

"That must have been so confusing for you."

"Don't be so sad."

"You look so ugly when you cry."

5. One of these is NOT recommended

Be honest and succinct when answering questions from another child in the home that may not be traumatized

Make up 'white lies' about seeing kids again after reunification - children will forget it eventually.

Take a time out to understand your own emotions before responding to children's questions

Share your own emotions to model that feelings are okay

6. The adolescent brain is not fully mature.

True

False

7. When communicating with teenagers

Lecture as much as possible

Do not worry about validation - they don't care

Ask as many questions as possible

Reflect more, ask less

8. Which of these are characteristics of children ages 3-6?

Communicate with play

Sometimes speak about movies as if real events

Have concerns about being in trouble when discussing difficult topics

All of these are characteristics of children ages 3-6

9. Trauma activates which part of the brain?

Reptilian and Limbic systems

Reptilian and orthopedic systems

Limbic and Neocortex systems

Reptilian and orthopedic systems AND Limbic and Necortex systems

10. The limbic system is mostly involved in

Emotional responses

Making 'to do' lists

Sense of Smell

Emotional Responses AND Sense of Smell