Trauma Informed Education - Week 1, Lecture 1

Vocabulary flashcards covering key trauma concepts from Week 1 Lecture 1.

Trauma

An experience that goes beyond an individual's capacity to cope; it is stored in the body.

The Body Keeps the Score

A concept (and book title) noting that trauma is stored in the body and can shape responses; highlights the body’s role in processing trauma.

Stored in the Body

The idea that traumatic experiences are physically held in the body, influencing sensations and reflexes.

Triggers

Cues or events that provoke a trauma response; recognizing them helps with self-care and boundaries.

Self-awareness

The practice of recognizing one’s own mood, feelings, and bodily sensations to understand how trauma affects them.

Scale of Squawk

A mood/self-awareness check-in tool used to identify current emotions and where they are felt in the body.

Witnessing

Hearing or bearing witness to others’ trauma stories, a common experience in helping professions.

Grief related to missed milestones

The sadness or mourning that occurs when important life events (like graduation) are missed due to disruption or trauma.

Mindfulness activities

Weekly practices designed to help students stay in touch with themselves and manage stress.

Coping capacity

The level of an individual’s ability to handle stress; trauma occurs when the demand exceeds this capacity.