Managing Trauma for Teens Card Deck

Use the open-ended questions with groups or individuals to kick-start a session. Can be used alone, or in conjunction with the Managing Trauma for Teens Workbook.

Sample cards:

• Trauma survivors will shut down and do what they can to avoid being in situations and relationships that might bring back painful memories. In what ways do you do this in your life?
• Since your trauma, with which people have you been unable to maintain a close relationship? With which people have you been able to maintain a close relationship? What is the difference?
• Victim thinking is a fearful, negative view of life, self, and world as a result of living through traumatic events. What are some of the victim thoughts you have?