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What is Trauma?
Common Trauma Responses
Common Trauma Responses
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
Common Trauma Responses
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
Common Trauma Responses
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
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Physical and Mental Health
Life Stress Inventory
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
#selfcare #selfimprovement #onestepatatime #humanservices #moveforward
Learning Brain Vs. Survival Brain
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Physical and Mental Health
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Physical and Mental Health
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
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Physical and Mental Health
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Physical and Mental Health
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Lifetime Physical and Mental Health
"Imagine identifying a toxin so potent it could rewire a child’s brain and erode his immune system. A substance that, in high doses, tripled the risk of heart disease and lung cancer and reduced life expectancy by 20 years. And then realizing that tens of millions of American children had been exposed. Nadine Burke Harris, California’s newly appointed surgeon general, will tell you this is not a hypothetical scenario. She is a leading voice in a movement trying to transform our understanding of how the traumatic experiences that affect so many American children can trigger serious physical and mental illness." This information is very powerful and helpful, to understanding the many detours, road blocks, and why's of adversity in our life and those around us. Know your ACEs, learn how to lessen their effect on your life and protect your children.
Seven Pillars of Self-Care
Seven Pillars of Self-Care
Seven Pillars of Self-Care
Today is International Self-Care Day (ISD). International Self-Care Foundation focuses on the 7 Pillars of Self-Care shown below. Which pillars do you utilize daily in your life?
‘Self-Care is what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness. It is a broad concept encompassing hygiene (general and personal), nutrition (type and quality of food eaten), lifestyle (sporting activities, leisure etc), environmental factors (living conditions, social habits, etc.) socio-economic factors (income level, cultural beliefs, etc.) and self-medication.’ Learn more here: https://isfglobal.org/
#selfcareisimportant #7pillarsofselfcare #ISD #keepactive #stayhealthy
9 Types of Daily Self-Care
Seven Pillars of Self-Care
Seven Pillars of Self-Care
"Whether you spend it on a hike, with your pet, or curled up with a good book, taking time to care for yourself will go a long way towards improving your mental health.
It builds confidence, relieves stress, and lays a foundation for wellness. On July 24th, Self-Care Day, and everyday, Crisis Text Line wants you to make time for what matters." https://www.selfcareday.com/
#selfcareday #improveyourmentalhealth #metime #wetime #arttime #pettime #treetime #zentime #flextime #chowtime