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, easy-to-use tool for explaining trauma reactions and helping youth clients identify feelings, symptoms, and body responses. The clear descriptions, relevant visuals, and labeled categories support discussion and self-compassion, and some note they work well across ages and with EMDR. A common drawback is missing instructions. One reviewer felt a newer set was flimsier and packaged less sturdily than earlier versions.
