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What is Trauma?
What is Trauma? It is not uncommon for a person to have experienced some level of trauma(s), throughout their life. Trauma responses are unique to each individual and not all people are impacted in the same way by the same traumatic experience. Sometimes, responses may look like poor behavior, but they are actually physiological responses that a trauma-impacted person may not be aware of or in control of. Please view more information and resources on trauma at https://yorkcountyhumanservices.org/trauma
Common Trauma Responses
“We all react to trauma in different ways, experiencing a wide range of physical and emotional reactions. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to think, feel, or respond, so don’t judge your own reactions or those of other people. Your responses are NORMAL reactions to ABNORMAL events.” (https://www.helpguide.org/articles/ptsd-trauma/coping-with-emotional-and-psychological-trauma.htm/) Response to a traumatic event varies significantly among people, but here are some basic, common trauma responses. https://www.integration.samhsa.gov/clinical-practice/trauma
Life Stress Inventory
Do you have stress in your life? Take this life stress inventory quiz to reflect on your past 12 months. Check back later today for some self-care ideas!
74 Self Care Ideas
74 Self-Care Ideas from Live Bold and Bloom! Which ones work well for you? Which ones do you want to add into your daily routine?
See more great ideas here: https://liveboldandbloom.com/09/self-improvement/self-care-ideas and lots of great resources here: www.YorkCountyHumanServices.org
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Learning Brain Vs. Survival Brain
Every person who works with or has children should watch this!
“This 5 minute video reframes a trauma perspective in terms of learning brain versus survival brain as a way to make it easier for teachers to talk about trauma with students. So a kid with trauma, or who is stuck in survival brain, is kind of like the baby elephant who doesn’t have protective adults around them. They can’t play and learn because they are way too focused on looking out for threats and danger.
So this is why, the most important things that schools can focus on, way more important than any techniques or curricula, is really whether or not they are creating that environment where students feel like they’re surrounded by these big mama elephants that are going to protect them and watch out for them and make them feel safe. When students have that, it unlocks their curiosity, their eagerness to learn and play as a way to learn.” https://youtu.be/KoqaUANGvpA
See more here: https://yorkcountyhumanservices.org/trauma-sensitive-schools
#yorkcountypa #trauma #learningbrain #survivalbrain #schools #teachers #students