The Trauma Reaction Cards are a therapeutic tool to assist children and adolescents in understanding and identifying their reactions to traumatic or stressful life experiences. These colorful and illustrated cards are categorized into the four domains of trauma reactions: Behavior Reactions, Body Reactions, Brain & Thinking Reactions, and Feelings Reactions.
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| Topics: | Trauma |
| Recommended ages: | Ages 9 through 18 |
| Grade level: | Grades 4 through 12 |
| Players: | 2 - 6 |
Therapists find these cards a valuable, effective way to explain trauma reactions and help kids/clients identify and verbalize feelings, with clear descriptions and relevant visuals that support discussion and self-compassion. Many like the thoughtful organization into categories and see them working across ages and even with EMDR. Common drawbacks: no instructions included, and some say newer sets feel flimsier/packaging is less durable.
