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Understanding Trauma, Signs, & Symptoms

Icebreaker (All Ages): Feelings Charades – helping kids recognize and express emotions.

Kids Track 1 (8-10 years old)

Topic: Understanding trauma is and how it affects our brain and body

Activity: Building a Brain

Spiritual Connection:  John 20:27 – “Put your finger here; see my hands.”
Jesus experienced trauma too. He understands our  pain and suffering and walks us through it,

Kids Track 2 (11-14 years old)

Topic: Understanding trauma and the mind–body connection

Activity: Brain modeling to explore emotional and physical responses and how it impacts the brain

Spiritual Connection: John 20:27 – “Put your finger here; see my hands.”

Jesus experienced trauma too. He understands pain and suffering and walks with us through it.

Break

Kids Track (All Ages)

Movie & Snacks - Angels in the Outfield

Discussion Themes:

• Sometimes the hardest pain isn't physical

• People showing up matters

• Healing doesn't always look how we expect

• You are already chosen by God even when people don't choose us.

Discussion Questions:

• Why did Roger want his dad back badly?

• How did Roger feel when his dad didn't come back?

• Who were the people that showed up for Roger when he needed it most?

• Have you ever hoped for something that didn't happen?

• What does it mean to be chosen or loved by God even when life is hard? 

Kids Track 1 (8-10 years old)

Warning Signs & How to Respond

Topic: Recognizing Signs and Coping Skills:

Activity: Helping Hands Drawing Activity & 5 Senses Grounding Technique

Spiritual Connection: Matthew 26:38 –  Jesus didn't try to do it on his own he leaned on his trusted friends for support

Kids Track 2 (11-14 years old)

Warning Signs & How to Respond 

Topic: PTSD symptoms and emotional responses

Activity: Role Play Scenarios and Discussion

Spiritual Connection: Matthew 26:38 –  Jesus didn't try to do it on his own he leaned on his trusted friends for support

Kids Track (All Ages)

Topic: Building a Safety Plan

Activity:  Safety Nest: Kids identify trusted people in their lives and create a “safe nest” using plastic eggs filled with names of people who help them feel safe.

CLOSING MESSAGE: Jesus understands what it feels like to hurt and he has given us tools like our senses, safe people, and his promise he will never leave us, to help us calm our bodies and hearts. Remember you are seen, you are loved, and you have a safety nest of support.

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