complex trauma - developmental consequences of multiple traumatic events or prolonged exposure to trauma
complex trauma may develop from -
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-neglect
-abuse
immediate emotional response - -numbness and detachment
-anxiety/severe fear
-guilt
-exhilaration
-anger. sadness
-helplessness
-depersonalization
-disorientation
-feeling out of control
-denial
-constriction of feelings
-feeling overwhelmed
delayed emotional response - -irritability/hostility
-depression
-mood swings
-anxiety
-fear of trauma recurrence
-grief reactions
-shame feelings of fragility
-emotional detachment
immediate cognitive response - -Difficulty concentrating
-Racing thoughts
-Distortion of time and space
-Memory problems
-Strong identification with victims
delayed cognitive response - -Intrusive memories or flashbacks
-Reactivation of previous traumatic events
-Self-blame
-Preoccupation with event
-Difficulty making decisions
-Magical thinking
-Belief that feelings or memories are dangerous
-Generalization of triggers
-Suicidal thinking
immediate behavioral response - -Startled reaction
-Restlessness
-Sleep and appetite disturbances
-Difficulty expressing oneself
-Argumentative behavior
-increased use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco
-Withdrawal and apathy
-Avoidant behaviors
delayed behavioral response - -Avoidance of event reminders
-social relationship disturbances
-Decreased activity level
-Engagement in high-risk behaviors
-Increased use of alcohol and drugs
-Withdrawal
trauma informed care - focuses on how trauma may affect an individual's life and his or her response to behavioral health services from prevention through treatment
trauma informed approach incorporates - -realizing the prevalence of trauma
-recognizing how trauma affects all individuals involved in the program, org, or syst
-responding by putting this knowledge into practice
Reactive Attachment Disorder - a consistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers (child rarely seeks comfort or responds to comforting)
reactive attachment disorder symptoms - -limited pos affect
-irritability
-sadness
-fearfulness
-minimal soc responsiveness
reactive attachment disorder causes - -inconsistent care
-freq changes in caregivers
-living in foster homes/orphanages
reactive attachment disorder tx - -ind. and family therapy
-med for underlying depression/anxiety
-bibliotherapy
rape-trauma syndrome - specific type of PTSD which can develop after a client has been victim of sexual assault
symptoms of PTSD - 1. re-experiencing symptoms
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