Enhancing trauma resiliency
The document provides an overview of trauma resiliency, detailing the effects of acute and intergenerational trauma, including anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. It identifies risk and protective factors for developing PTSD and suggests strategies for enhancing resiliency, such as mindfulness practices and developing social support networks. The overall goal is to assist individuals in preventing PTSD and breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
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- 1. Enhancing Trauma Resiliency Dr. Dawn-EliseSnipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Host: Counselor Toolbox Podcast AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 1
- 2. Objectives Learn aboutthe effects of acute and intergenerational trauma Review risk and protective factors for PTSD Identify strategies to enhance resiliency in persons who have experienced past trauma AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 2
- 3. Effects of Lackof Resilience from Primary and Intergenerational Trauma Anxiety and Depression PTSD Addictions Personality Disorders Relationship Issues Poverty / Reduced Success Stress Related Physical Health Problems Intergenerational Trauma Attachment Issues Pessimism Rigid Thinking Lack of Psychological Flexibility AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 3
- 4. Signs of Resilience Optimism / Pessimism Empowerment / Helplessness Flexibility / Rigidity Confidence / Meekness/Anxiety Competence / Incompetence Insightfulness / Lack of Insight Perseverance / Gives Up Easily Perspective / Lack of Perspective Self Control / Dysregulation AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 4
- 5. PTSD Risk Factors Age Developmental level Prior history of trauma Prior history of mental health or substance abuse issues (including autism and FASD) Number of stressors in the prior 6 months Availability of social support within 4/24/72 hours Effective problem solving & coping skills Effective distress tolerance skills AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 5
- 6. Protective Factors PsychologicalFlexibility AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 6 Here and Now Away Behaviors Hypervigilance Irritability/aggression Addictive behaviors Withdrawal/isolation Gives up easily Away Thoughts/Feelings Anxiety Anger Pessimism Distrust Guilt Loneliness Lack of perspective Toward Behaviors Mindfulness Patience Vulnerability prevention Seeking social support Problem solving skills Toward Thoughts/Feelings Optimism Curiosity/Perspective/Insight Flexibility Empowerment Confidence Trust Competence Self-Control
- 7. Protective Factors Mindfulness The awareness of the present moment and ones needs in the moment without judgement Activities 5-4-3-2-1 What’s in the Room Word’s in a Word Scavenger Hunt – (i.e. All things green) Noticing Log AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 7
- 8. Protective Factors Mindfulness/VulnerabilityPrevention Morning/Evening (Whiteboard) Mindfulness AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 8 Morning • How did I sleep? • Do I feel rested? • Do I feel healthy? • Do I have pain anywhere? • What am I thinking about the most? • How do I feel emotionally? • What am I looking forward to? • What am I dreading? • What is one thing I am grateful for? • What can I do to get energized for the day? Afterschool/Work Mindfulness • How do I feel physically? • How do I feel emotionally? • What was the worst thing that happened today? • What was the best thing that happened today? • What do I want/need right now to help me finish the day? • Distress Tolerance Activities? • Social Support? • Food?
- 9. Protective Factors Mindfulness Evening How do I feel physically? Do I have pain anywhere? What am I thinking about the most? How do I feel emotionally? What is one thing I am grateful for today? What do I need to do so I can get relaxed enough to go to sleep? AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 9
- 10. Distress Tolerance /Self Control Activities Contribute Comparisons (to when you were in a worse state, to how things could be worse) Emotions Push Away Thoughts Sensations AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 10 Imagery Meaning Prayer Relaxation One at a time Vacation Encouragement
- 11. Framing/Perspective Skills Whatis the evidence for and against that fear or belief? Am I considering the big picture (all the factors) My active part My current situation and vulnerabilities that contributed Other people’s active part in it Transference issues Am I catastrophizing/confusing high and low probability events AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 11 • Complaint • Roof Damage • Divorce • Relationship Issues • Team tryouts • Grades
- 12. Problem Solving Skills Brainstorming– (Hand drawing for children, mind- map for adults) Ask someone who has been through it How does this keep me from moving closer to my goals and what can I do about it? AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 12
- 13. Flexibility Helps peoplelearn that things won’t always go the way they want, BUT it doesn’t mean it will be awful. Does not come easy to those with a “J” personality Identify things we need to be flexible in (vacations, workouts, job duties, relationships, time management) Activities Choices Hat (meals, vacations, television programs) Schedule a spontaneous day How many uses game (Duct tape, coconut oil, plastic shopping bags, cardboard boxes, wire coat hangers…) How are you like a…. game AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 13
- 14. Optimism Learned Optimism(Martin Seligman) The traumatized brain stays on alert and notices the dangers or potential threats Teaching people to identify the good things as well can be helpful (Hardiness, Kobasa 1979; ACT Russ Harries, Steven Hayes; DBT Marsh Linehan) Commitment – The current situation is unfortunate AND what other aspects of your life are you committed to which are going okay? (Dialectics, Living in the AND) Control—What parts of this situation can you control? What aspects of the other parts of your life are in your control? Challenge—In what ways can the current situation be viewed as a challenge or obstacle instead of a barrier? AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 14
- 15. Optimism Learned Optimism(Martin Seligman) Activities Positive journaling Gratitude (wall, tree, branch) AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 15
- 16. Empowerment Activities Learnabout others like you who have overcome challenges Break big tasks into small steps Give credit where credit is due. “I did that” wall Make a “My support” list Make sure not to put all your eggs in one basket. AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 16
- 17. Confidence and Competence When people feel incompetent and lack confidence, the world seems much more threatening and they can feel more helpless. Signature strengths Ad campaign Body Poster / Collage “Biography” Who I look up to… Personal scrapbook of accomplishments Emotional/Courage/Perseverance/Dedication Physical Mental/Occupational/Creativity/Hobbies Interpersonal/Friendship/Patience/Advocacy Spiritual AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 17
- 18. Confidence and Competence Signature strengths Goals Workbook My Goal Why I want it What could stand in my way How I can deal with that The steps to get it AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 18
- 19. Perseverance AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs$59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 19 From a young age it can be difficult to keep going in the face of adversity, especially if you are already stressed and feeling disempowered. Activities Scaffolding (Tying shoes, doing laundry, reading a book) For adults--Mentorship Chunk It Decisional Balance Quitting Keeping On Benefits Drawbacks
- 20. Social Support andConnectedness Social support is a great resource when trauma knocks people off balance Developing Connectedness Participate in hobby groups Join clubs, faith organizations Put effort into developing relationships AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 20
- 21. Prevention and Preparedness Have a plan Finances or resources Housing Medical AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 21
- 22. Summary Trauma canenhance feelings of disconnectedness, helplessness and anxiety. Trauma impacts people emotionally, mentally, physically, interpersonally, occupationally By helping people develop trauma resiliency we can assist them in preventing PTSD after a trauma and breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma AllCEUs Unlimited CEUs $59 | Addiction Counselor Certificate Training $149 | Specialty Certificates $89 22