Trauma Therapy Clinical Reasoning

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to trauma therapy and neurobiology, helping students prepare for their exam.

Neurobiology Trauma

The study of how trauma affects the brain's structure and functions.

Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)

A therapeutic framework aimed at helping individuals recover from trauma.

Community Resiliency Model (CRM)

A model that promotes self-regulation and stress management skills in the community.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

A psychotherapy technique that uses bilateral stimulation to help clients process traumatic memories.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A cognitive-behavioral treatment that emphasizes balancing acceptance and change.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain responsible for higher mental functions, including reasoning and decision-making.

Amygdala

The brain's fear center, which is involved in the emotional response and memory of traumatic events.

Hippocampus

The brain region associated with memory and emotion regulation.

Explicit Memory

The type of memory associated with facts and general knowledge.

Implicit Memory

Memory of learned skills and tasks that can be performed without conscious recall.

Titration

A process in TRM therapy of addressing traumatic memories in small, manageable amounts.

Grounding

A skill in TRM that helps clients reconnect with their surroundings and feelings of safety.

Resourcing

Building a working memory of safe and comfortable feelings in TRM.

Gesturing

The use of calming physical movements as a therapeutic skill.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Therapeutic approach combining mindfulness practices with cognitive behavioral techniques.

Distress Tolerance

A DBT skill that helps individuals manage emotional distress.

Interpersonal Effectiveness

A DBT skill that improves personal relationships and communication.

Eye Movement Desensitization

A therapeutic technique that reduces the emotional distress associated with traumatic memories through guided eye movements.

Bilateral Stimulation

A component of EMDR therapy that may involve visual, auditory, or tactile stimulation to help process trauma.

Trauma

A deeply distressing or disturbing experience that affects mental and emotional well-being.