📘 “Understanding emotional responses without judgment”

🎯 Purpose of This Module:

When someone goes through a crisis—like an accident, disaster, loss, or violence—they may act in ways that seem unusual. This module helps you recognize these behaviors as normal reactions to abnormal events.

When you understand trauma responses, you can support others with empathy instead of judgment.

🧠 Types of Common Trauma Reactions

Trauma responses fall into 4 categories: Emotional, Physical, Behavioral, and Cognitive (thinking).

1️⃣ Emotional Reactions

People may feel:

• 😢 Sadness or deep grief
• 😡 Anger or irritability
• 😰 Fear or anxiety
• 😶 Numbness or shock
• 😔 Guilt or shame (even if they are not responsible)

Why it matters:

They may not express emotions clearly. Some may even smile while in shock — it's a defense mechanism.

2️⃣ Physical Reactions