Summary of Psychological First Aid Part 2: The Impact of Trauma

The video "Psychological First Aid Part 2: The Impact of Trauma" discusses the various effects of Trauma on individuals, both Adults and Children, highlighting common physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and spiritual reactions.

Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques:

• Physical Reactions:
  • Adults may experience:
    • Difficulty sleeping
    • Gastrointestinal issues (stomach upset, nausea)
    • Muscle pain and tension
    • Increased heart rate and blood pressure
  • Children may show:
    • Headaches and stomach aches
    • Eating problems and speech difficulties
    • Skin eruptions
• Emotional Reactions:
  • Adults may feel:
    • Fear, anxiety, sadness, or depression
    • Anger or irritability
    • Numbness or disconnection from others
  • Children may experience:
    • Anxiety and vulnerability
    • Fear of separation or recurrence of the traumatic event
    • Feelings of guilt or responsibility for the event
• Behavioral Reactions:
  • Adults may:
    • Experience family conflicts or become hyper-alert
    • Isolate themselves or engage in unhealthy coping mechanisms (e.g., substance abuse, compulsive behaviors)
  • Children may revert to:
    • Childish behaviors or increased clinginess
    • Bedtime issues, such as fear of the dark
• Cognitive Reactions:
  • Adults may struggle with:
    • Concentration and memory
    • Communication difficulties and intrusive memories
  • Children may face:
    • Confusion, memory loss, and disorientation
    • Behavioral problems in educational settings
• Spiritual Reactions:
  • Individuals may:
    • Develop a stronger reliance on faith or question their beliefs
    • Experience cynicism or a loss of meaning in life
• Sensory Reactions:
  • Both Adults and Children may have adverse reactions to sensory inputs (sights, sounds, smells) that trigger memories of the traumatic event.

Recommendations:

• For severe reactions, individuals should consult a Medical Professional.
• It is crucial to talk to Children at their developmental level to address misunderstandings and provide comfort.
• Maintaining familiar structures and routines can help both Adults and Children cope during crises.

Presenters/Sources:

• The video does not specify individual presenters or sources.

Notable Quotes

— 00:00 — « Trauma affects all human beings: physical, emotional, behavioral, cognitive, spiritual, and sensory reactions. »

— 01:26 — « Common emotional reactions in adults include feelings of fear and anxiety, sadness or depression. »

— 03:19 — « Unfortunately, the best time to develop a new bad habit is during the time of extreme stress. »

— 04:52 — « Both adults and children may react spiritually to trauma by developing increased reliance on their faith. »

— 05:48 — « The human response to traumatic events is heightened further when the event is unexpected, when many people die, especially children. »

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