Module 6: Trauma and the Body

Trauma & the Body

Please take a moment to fill out the google survey!

Pre-survey

• Don't forget your name Tags!

• How was your day?

• What are you looking forward to this year?

• One fun thing you did last week?

Getting started

Remember our group expectations!

Feel free to leave the room at any time to get some air All emotions are valid Everyone has their own triggers & responses.

We will be discussing Trauma which can cause different emotions

Trigger warning

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what is trauma?

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Stomach Upset

Fast Heart rate

Breath Fast

1. What surprised you about this video? 2. Did anything stand out? 3. Was there anything in that video that you already knew? 4. Was there anything you wish he spoke about more? 5. Anything that left you with questions that we can try to help address?

Let's unpack

Have you heard of this concept? What does this mean to you?

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD Experiences

Adverse Childhood Experiences

10 Most Common

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

We will NOT be discussing the specific details of the survey as a group. Feel free to be honest with yourself in this time and this activitiy

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Please take 7 minutes to fill out this questionnaire

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66% of People have more than 1 ACE

1 out of 6 people have more than 4 ACES

How are you feeling after completing the ACEs checklist?Did anything surprise you about this checklist?Hands up if the # of ACEs on your list surprised you? What kinds of thoughts or emotions came up as you went through the checklist? How do you think these experiences have shaped who you are today?If there is there anything specific that you’d like help with moving forward and you don't know where to start, feel free to speak with one of us or any trusted adult in your for extra support

Follow up

Let's see what we learned today!

• Talk to a trusted adult
• Engage in creative expression
• Participate in physical activities
• Practice mindfulness or meditation
• Establish a routine

• Talk to a therapist
• Journaling
• Connect with peers

• Use grounding techniques

• Sleep hygiene

• Seek spiritual or religious support

What can you do?

What did we learn today?

It's okay to step out of a conversation that is triggering

What trauma is

What stress is

What adverse childhood experiences are

ACE's are linked to health and professional challenges

Most people have experienced at least one ace in their lifetime

Seek help in a trusted person - you do not need to deal with trauma alone

Post session Survey

Thank you all for your time and participation!

Soft White Underbelly is an American YouTube channel by Mark Laita that interviews "people who are frequently invisible in society". People open up and share their stories in the hopes that their stories can help save someone else in a similar situation

Soft White Underbelly: YouTube Series

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