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SESSION 9 TRAUMA
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10/24/2009

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Why do persons that experience severe trauma may find difficulties in handling all areas of their lives?
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have actual changes in the brain
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Existing research has not been able to determne conclusively that PTSD causes poor health.  However, when compared with those who do not have PTSD, persons who have PTSD symptons and those who do not are more likey to have what?
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Greater number of health problems
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What do trauma survivors need to know?

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 traume Happens, long lasting problems follow exposure to trauma, they are not going  crazy, having symptoms after a tramatuic event is not a sign of weakness with understanding fear lessens and  the person is able to manage them,  with knowledge can make better decision about treatment
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Why do trauma survivors have difficulty in relationships?

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they have a hard time feeling close to people
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For substances of abuse to exert their effects they must first get where?
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THE BRAIN
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