Trauma Interventions Review

Question 1

Amygdala

Answer 1

brain’s emotional computer and alarm system

Question 2

Hippocampus

Answer 2

brain’s storage for our most recent conscious memories

Question 3

Thalamus

Answer 3

translate sights, sounds smells into language of the brain

Question 4

Prefrontal Cortex

Answer 4

where information is used to make decisions about cognitive and emotional responses

Question 5

PTSD Diagnostic Symptoms

Answer 5

• persistent hyperarousal
• persistent avoidance
• persistent numbing of responsiveness
• persistent re-experiencing of trauma

Question 6

Part of Brain Related to Hyperarousal

Answer 6

Amygdala

Question 7

Part of Brain Related to Avoidance

Answer 7

Hippocampus

Question 8

Part of Brain Related to Numbing of Responsiveness

Answer 8

Prefrontal Cortex

Question 9

Part of Brain Related to Reexperience

Answer 9

Thalamus

Question 10

Maturational Crisis

Answer 10

heightened vulnerability when an individual moves from one developmental stage to the next

Question 11

Situational Crisis

Answer 11

unexpected an extraordinary events leading to disequilibrium in individuals ability to manage the demands of crisis

Question 12

Adventitious Crisis

Answer 12

events that are outside ones ordinary life exposure

Question 13

7 Characteristics of Trauma-Informed Care

Answer 13

1. Understand Trauma
2. Promote Safety
3. Competency
4. Integrating Care
5. Supporting Control, Choice, Autonomy
6. Cultural Competence
7. Believe Recovery is Possible