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 .