WorksheetsThe Pain We Carry
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is Complex PTSD (CPTSD)?
A mental health condition from repeated trauma
A physical injury
A mild form of anxiety
A condition specific to veterans
What does “intergenerational trauma” mean?
Trauma experienced only in childhood
Trauma passed down from one generation to another
Trauma that affects only one person
Trauma caused by physical injuries
Which groups might carry unique challenges from cultural and societal expectations?
BIPOC communities
Only individuals with PTSD
Children only
Men only
What might be a common effect of racism on mental health?
Increased physical health
Greater self-confidence
Feelings of unsafety and mistrust
Improved social connections
What does it mean to “internalize” societal biases?
Hatred directed at others
Denial of one’s racial identity
Absorbing negative societal beliefs about one’s own race
Racial discrimination towards others
“Code-switching” involves adjusting behavior based on setting. Why might someone feel pressured to do this?
To fit into different social or cultural groups
To embrace all aspects of themselves
To show their natural personality
To enjoy a diverse lifestyle
Materialism could be seen as a cultural “burden” because…
It prioritizes wealth and possessions over relationships
It fosters a greater appreciation for art
It leads to better mental health
It improves self-confidence
Trauma from relationships and family can be passed down through generations.
True
False
What is “toxic stress”?
A form of positive motivation
Stress from a challenging workout
Ongoing stress from experiences like discrimination
Stress from taking an exam
How might someone’s family history affect their mental health today?
By providing financial resources
By creating additional hobbies
By passing down trauma and coping mechanisms
By improving memory skills
Why might someone feel “imposter syndrome”?
Feeling at home
Strong social skills
Internalized biases about themselves
A sense of entitlement
What might “sacred rage” represent for someone who has experienced injustice?
An emotion that is shameful
A way to avoid difficult topics
A form of strength and resilience
An emotion unrelated to healing
Reclaiming wholeness could mean…
Building more social media followers
Isolating oneself from society
Reconnecting with lost cultural and personal strengths
Avoiding all difficult emotions
Self-compassion can help heal…
Financial problems
Physical injuries
Internalized shame and painful beliefs
Technical skills
Understanding only your own experiences is enough to heal from trauma.
True
False
Microaggressions are…
Large, overt acts of discrimination
Small, often unintentional discriminatory actions
Compliments towards others
Only experienced in specific countries
One common response to prolonged trauma is…
Optimism
Numbing emotions
Increased social trust
Physical health improvement
What could ancestors symbolize in the healing process?
Inherited resilience and wisdom
Memories unrelated to personal healing
Only family traditions
Loss and regret
Healing from systemic trauma could start with…
Self-regulation and understanding body responses, "tells"
Avoiding emotions
Only focusing on family issues
Focusing solely on external factors
