62 Triggers( trauma reminders) and flashbacks( continued)
TO THE TRAINER
PART II: THE TRAINING
Aim. To understand the panicked and exaggerated behaviour of trauma survivors who experience flashbacks.
Take enough time to explain the trauma mechanism.
If the participants desire, discuss with them how the story illustrates triggers and flashbacks. Perhaps explore examples from their own work that the participants may want to share.
KEY POINT
The story shows
• What happens when trauma memories are triggered
• Good ways to bring a person back to the present moment.
• Being prepared helps survivors to manage situations that might trigger their trauma memories.
BREAK 15 – 20 MINUTES.