Understanding Trauma: Types, Symptoms, and Recovery

What is trauma?

• A type of food allergy

• A common cold symptom

• A response to a highly stressful event

• A type of physical injury

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT a type of trauma?

• Acute trauma

• Chronic trauma

• Complex trauma

• Simple trauma

What is PTSD?

• A dietary supplement

• A type of exercise routine

• A mental health condition from persistent trauma symptoms

• A type of physical injury

Which of the following is a symptom of trauma?

• Joy

• Happiness

• Denial

• Excitement

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What can cause trauma?

• Watching a movie

• Reading a book

• Experiencing a natural disaster

• Eating a meal

What is vicarious trauma?

• Trauma from a single event

• Trauma from a physical injury

• Trauma from witnessing someone else's trauma

• Trauma from repeated events

Which therapy involves reliving traumatic experiences with bilateral stimulation?

• Cognitive processing therapy

• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

• Somatic experiencing

• Written expression therapy

What is a common physical response to trauma?

• Increased appetite

• Headaches

• Improved sleep

• Enhanced concentration

Which factor does NOT increase the risk of PTSD?

• Previous trauma

• Strong support system

• Physical pain

• Financial difficulty

What is a recommended self-care practice for trauma?

• Aerobic exercise

• Ignoring the symptoms

• Avoiding social connections

• Eating junk food