Understanding Trauma and Healing

What is a common challenge when trying to determine if one has truly healed from trauma?

• Understanding the scientific studies on trauma

• Distinguishing between healing and bottling up emotions

• Finding a supportive community

• Identifying the original source of trauma

Which of the following is a sign of unresolved trauma related to emotional numbness?

• Having frequent mood swings

• Living in a fog and feeling disconnected

• Experiencing a deeper connection with others

• Feeling overly emotional

How can true healing from trauma be identified in terms of emotional response?

• By embracing emotions, even painful ones

• By only experiencing positive emotions

• By avoiding all emotions

• By feeling no emotions at all

What physical symptoms might indicate unresolved trauma?

• Increased energy levels

• Persistent physical pain or discomfort

• Improved sleep patterns

• Heightened sense of smell

How does unresolved trauma typically affect relationships?

• It leads to a lack of interest in relationships

• It causes difficulty in trusting others and frequent conflicts

• It makes forming new relationships easier

• It results in overly trusting behavior

What is a sign of healing in relationships?

• Setting healthy boundaries and embracing vulnerability

• Distrusting everyone

• Avoiding vulnerability

• Clinging to people out of fear

What is a common reaction to minor triggers in individuals with unresolved trauma?

• Laughing it off

• Ignoring the trigger completely

• Overreacting or feeling disproportionately upset

• Calm and composed response

What is dissociative amnesia?

• A condition that improves memory recall

• A form of forgetfulness due to aging

• A protective mechanism that blocks painful memories

• A type of memory enhancement

What is a recommended first step towards healing from trauma?

• Focusing solely on future goals

• Journaling to reconnect with emotions

• Ignoring the past

• Avoiding all social interactions

What role does mindfulness play in the healing process?

• It helps in forgetting past experiences

• It encourages dwelling on past traumas

• It grounds individuals in the present moment

• It focuses on future anxieties