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11.trauma Qs

The document provides trauma-informed questions aimed at calming the body, supporting disclosure, and establishing safety for individuals dealing with trauma. It emphasizes the importance of empathetic witnessing, reminding caregivers to avoid judgment and focus on solidarity rather than immediate solutions. Additionally, it highlights the need for patience and appropriate care in addressing the wounds or threats faced by individuals.

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11.trauma Qs

The document provides trauma-informed questions aimed at calming the body, supporting disclosure, and establishing safety for individuals dealing with trauma. It emphasizes the importance of empathetic witnessing, reminding caregivers to avoid judgment and focus on solidarity rather than immediate solutions. Additionally, it highlights the need for patience and appropriate care in addressing the wounds or threats faced by individuals.

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START WITH CURIOSITY

Trauma-informed questions to help:


1) calm the body, 2) support disclosure, and
3) establish safety

Can we take a What does your


deep breath body need to do to
together? feel calm?

Can you help me What part of your


identify the side of this story
threat? has gone unheard?

Are you mostly Tell me about your


relationship with your
angry, sad, or
mom/dad... what’s that
hurt? like?

How can I
What can
help/support you
YOU do next?
in your next step?
EMPATHETIC WITNESS
Reminders to tell yourself as you enter into the
pain, suffering, and trauma of your student’s lives

I am unable to solve a I do not need to


problem that can only make a judgment
be solved at home or decision now

If he/she is in active Solidarity might be


fight or flight, he/she more important than
isn’t fully here yet solutions in the
moment

Silence is awkward Give it 30 seconds...


3 minutes...
but sometimes it’s
3 hours...
the only solution 3 days...

Apply the
Identify the active
appropriate care to
wound/threat
the wound/threat

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