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Be Safe: What is Trauma Social Story

Overview

This resource, part of the Be Safe resource collection focused on the prevention of sexual abuse and assault, provides information in a visual format on what is trauma.

A worried-looking boy with his hand over his mouth.

If something really bad happens to me, I might have a lot of bad feelings.

A girl says to another girl,

When something bad happens, and I feel bad about it, this is called trauma.

A boy squeezing his hands into fists in fear.

When something bad happens, I might feel scared.

An angry-looking girl throwing her hands up as she yells.

When something bad happens, I might feel angry.

When something bad happens, I might feel worried.

A tired-looking girl sitting on the floor.

When something bad happens, I might feel tired all the time.

A girl sitting alone staring out the window.

Sometimes I might want to be alone.

A boy sitting at a school desk with his hands on his head.

When something bad happens, it might be hard for me to think.

Two men sitting at a table. One man says,

If something bad happens, I should practice ways of telling people how I feel.

A girl with her hand on her chest taking deep breaths.

If something bad happens, I can practice ways of feeling better.

A boy whose thoughts say,

Trauma can take a long time to get better.

A girl with her arms crossed.

I should remember that the trauma is not my fault.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.