WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA?

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WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA? Creating a Trauma Informed School

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Trauma Informed System Trauma-informed services are not designed to treat symptoms or syndromes related to abuse or trauma. Instead, the primary purpose is to deliver services and supports in a manner that acknowledges the role that violence and victimization play in the lives of children and families. Why are we doing the training? AHS re-org and the commitment for ahs and its designees to be trauma informed Intro of trauma/co-occurring workgroup Definition: review don’t read; apply to particular services; employment services; administrative services; audience members

Trauma Informed System This understanding is used to design service systems that accommodate the vulnerabilities of trauma survivors and allow services to be delivered in a way that will facilitate consumer participation that is appropriate and helpful to the special needs of trauma survivors. Harris, M., & Fallot, R. EDS. (2001) Using trauma Theory to Design Service Systems, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.

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Empowering and Collaborative Relationships What Works RICH Respect Information Connection Hope Empowering and Collaborative Relationships (Risking Connection, Karen Saakvitne) Explain in the context of a trauma informed systems We can be a part of people’s recovery Interactive session elicit discussion from people’s workplace, How does this apply to you? And your place of work?

What Does Not Authoritarian Relationships Lack of power and control Client blaming attitudes Lack of Respect Lack of Choice Discuss staff burnout/vicarious traumatization

Definition of a Traumatic Event A traumatic event is any event or events, which overwhelms our core capacity to cope. It results in an experience of personal threat to our safety and/or the integrity of our identity. READ; Trauma is subjective what’s traumatic to me isn’t necessarily traumatic to you. Explain the difference between a really scary event and a traumatic event Traumatic events always include a loss of power over the immediate environment Trauma overwhelms our usual way of ‘doing business’ Trauma is like a tsunami Do the exercise, elicit reactions of a traumatic event; not traumatic details

Complex Trauma Complex trauma describes both exposure to chronic trauma—usually caused by adults entrusted with the child’s care—and the impact of such exposure on the child. Children who experienced complex trauma have endured multiple interpersonal traumatic events from a very young age. Complex trauma has profound effects on nearly every aspect of a child’s development and functioning. Source: Cook et al. (2005). Psychiatr Ann,35(5):390-398

What Is Child Traumatic Stress? Child traumatic stress refers to the physical and emotional responses of a child to events that threaten the life or physical integrity of the child or of someone critically important to the child (such as a parent or sibling). Traumatic events overwhelm a child’s capacity to cope and elicit feelings of terror, powerlessness, and out-of-control physiological arousal.

Types of Traumatic Stress Acute trauma is a single traumatic event that is limited in time. Examples: Serious accidents Community violence Natural disasters (earthquakes, wildfires, floods) Sudden or violent loss of a loved one Physical or sexual assault (e.g., being shot or raped) During an acute event, children go through a variety of feelings, thoughts, and physical reactions that are frightening in and of themselves and contribute to a sense of being overwhelmed.

Types of Traumatic Stress Chronic trauma refers to the experience of multiple traumatic events. These may be multiple and varied events—such as a child who is exposed to domestic violence, is involved in a serious car accident, and then becomes a victim of community violence—or longstanding trauma such as physical abuse, neglect, or war. The effects of chronic trauma are often cumulative, as each event serves to remind the child of prior trauma and reinforce its negative impact.

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7 Domains of Impairment in Children Exposed to Complex Trauma 1. ATTACHMENT: Uncertainty about the reliability and predictability of the world Problems with boundaries Distrust and suspiciousness Social isolation Interpersonal difficulties Difficulty attuning to other people’s emotional states Difficulty with perspective taking Difficulty enlisting other people as allies

7 Domains of Impairment in Children Exposed to Complex Trauma 2. BIOLOGY: Sensorimotor developmental problems Hypersensitivity to physical contact Analgesia Problems with coordination, balance, body tone Difficulties localizing skin contact Somatization Increased medical problems across a wide span, e.g., pelvic pain, asthma, skin problems, autoimmune disorders, pseudo seizures

7 Domains of Impairment in Children Exposed to Complex Trauma 3. AFFECT REGULATION: Difficulty with emotional self-regulation Difficulty describing feelings and internal experience Problems knowing and describing internal states Difficulty communicating wishes and desires 4. DISSOCIATION: Distinct alterations in states of consciousness Amnesia Depersonalization and derealization Two or more distinct states of consciousness, with impaired memory for state-based events

7 Domains of Impairment in Children Exposed to Complex Trauma 5. BEHAVIORAL CONTROL: Poor modulation of impulses Self-destructive behavior Aggression against others Pathological self-soothing behaviors Sleep disturbances Eating disorders Substance abuse Excessive compliance Oppositional behavior Difficulty understanding and complying with rules Communication of traumatic past by reenactment in day-to-day behavior or play (sexual, aggressive, etc.)

7 Domains of Impairment in Children Exposed to Complex Trauma 6. COGNITION: Difficulties in attention, regulation and executive functioning Lack of sustained curiosity Problems with processing novel information Problems focusing on and completing tasks Problems with object constancy Difficulty planning and anticipating Problems understanding own contribution to what happens to them Learning difficulties Problems with language development Problems with orientation in time and space Acoustic and visual perceptual problems Impaired comprehension of complex visual-spatial patterns

7 Domains of Impairment in Children Exposed to Complex Trauma 7. SELF-CONCEPT: Lack of a continuous, predictable sense of self Poor sense of separateness Disturbances of body image Low self-esteem Shame and guilt

Prevalence of Trauma—United States Each year in the United States, more than 1,400 children—nearly 2 children per 100,000—die of abuse or neglect. In 2005, 899,000 children were victims of child maltreatment. Of these: 62.8% experienced neglect 16.6% were physically abused 9.3% were sexually abused 7.1% endured emotional or psychological abuse 14.3% experienced other forms of maltreatment (e.g., abandonment, threats of harm, congenital drug addiction) Source: USDHHS. (2007) Child Maltreatment 2005; Washington, DC: US Gov’t Printing Office.

U.S. Prevalence One in four children/adolescents experience at least one potentially traumatic event before the age of 16.1 Chicago survey found that 75% of 10-19 yr olds had witnessed a shooting or stabbing. Four out of 10 U.S. children report witnessing violence; 8% report a lifetime prevalence of sexual assault, and 17% report having been physically assaulted.3 1. Costello et al. (2002). J Traum Stress;5(2):99-112. 2. (Raia, J.A., Ph.D, Clinical Quarterly, Nat'l Ctr for PTSD, Fall, 1999) 3. Kilpatrick et al. (2003). US Dept. Of Justice. http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/194972.pdf.

Vermont Children Affected by Trauma DCF 2011: 15,500 calls 4908 investigations 1037 children in custody (DCF 2011 Annual Report) DCF intakes w/ domestic violence identified 1892 (Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission Report, 2009) Children served by Network Programs 1212 (VT Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, 2011) Emergency Room Injury Child Victims 15,012 (10% referred to CMH) Percentage in DCF custody served by CMH 24% (February 6, 2004).Vermont Mental Health Performance Indicator Project. Young Trauma Victims served in Mental Health Programs.

Six Core Strengths for Children: ATTACHMENT: being able to form and maintain healthy emotional bonds and relationships SELF-REGULATION: containing impulses, the ability to notice and control primary urges as well as feelings such as frustration AFFILIATION: being able to join and contribute to a group ATTUNEMENT: being aware of others, recognizing the needs, interests, strengths and values of others TOLERANCE: understanding and accepting differences in others RESPECT: finding value in differences, appreciating worth in yourself and others “Meet Dr. Bruce Perry” page at http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry

Essential Elements of Trauma Informed Child Practice Support and promote positive and stable relationships in the life of the child. Provide support and guidance to child’s family and caregivers. Manage professional and personal stress Trauma-informed child mental health practice mirrors well-established child mental health practices.

Maximize the Child’s Sense of Safety Traumatic stress overwhelms a child’s sense of safety and can lead to a variety of survival strategies for coping. Safety implies both physical safety and psychological safety. A sense of safety is critical for functioning as well as physical and emotional growth. While inquiring about emotionally painful and difficult experiences and symptoms, workers must ensure that children are provided a psychologically safe setting.

Assist Children in Reducing Overwhelming Emotion Trauma can elicit such intense fear, anger, shame, and helplessness that the child feels overwhelmed. Overwhelming emotion may delay the development of age-appropriate self-regulation. Emotions experienced prior to language development maybe be very real for the child but difficult to express or communicate verbally. Trauma may be “stored” in the body in the form of physical tension or health complaints.

Help Children Make New Meaning of their Trauma History and Current Experiences Trauma can lead to serious disruptions in a child’s sense of safety, personal responsibility, and identity. Distorted connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can disrupt encoding and processing of memory. Difficulties in communicating about the event may undermine a child’s confidence and social support. Staff must help the child feel safe, so he or she can develop a coherent understanding of traumatic experiences. 29 29

Address the Impact of Trauma Traumatic events affect many aspects of the child’s life and can lead to secondary problems (e.g., difficulties in school and relationships, or health-related problems). These “secondary adversities” may mask symptoms of the underlying traumatic stress and interfere with a child’s recovery from the initial trauma. Secondary adversities can also lead to changes in the family system and must be addressed prior to or along with trauma-focused interventions. 30 30

Support and Promote Positive and Stable Relationships in the Life of the Child Separation from an attachment figure, particularly under traumatic and uncertain circumstances, is highly stressful for children. Familiar and positive figures—teachers, neighbors, siblings, relatives—play an important role in supporting children who have been exposed to trauma. Minimizing disruptions in relationships and placements and establishing permanency are critical for helping children form and maintain positive attachments.

Provide Support and Guidance to the Child’s Family and Caregivers Caregivers have some of the most challenging roles in the children’s mental health system. Caregivers must be nurtured and supported so they, in turn, can foster safety and well-being. Relatives serving as caregivers may themselves be dealing with trauma related to the crisis that precipitated child welfare involvement and placement.

Manage Professional and Personal Stress Working with children who have experienced trauma is rewarding but stressful, and workers may be confronted with danger, threats, or violence. Professionals may empathize with victims; feelings of helplessness, anger, and fear are common. Professionals who are parents, or who have histories of childhood trauma, might be at particular risk for experiencing such reactions.

How does a multi-tier system of supports help? Framework for enhancing adoption & implementation of Continuum of evidence-based interventions to achieve Academically & behaviorally important outcomes for All students

Continuum of School-wide Instructional & Positive Behavioral Support Tertiary Prevention: Specialized Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior Intensive For a Few Secondary Prevention: Specialized Group Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior Targeted For Some Prevention: Teaching expectations, acknowledging expectations- public ecucation Secondary: help stop things from getting worse – mentors, social skills groups Intensive - Wraparound Primary Prevention: School-Classroom-Wide Systems for All Students, Staff, & Settings Universal For ALL

4 Working Elements of PBiS Supporting Social Competence & Academic Achievement SYSTEMS PRACTICES DATA OUTCOMES Supporting Decision Making Supporting Staff Behavior NOT ANOTHER INITIATIVE…PBiS is FRAMEWORK found to actually complement and support other initiatives including RC, RtI, etc. Supporting Student Behavior

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