post traumatic stress index - MI-PTE

POST TRAUivlATIC STRESS INDEX (PTSI)
POST TRAUMATIC
STRESS INDEX
By
PATRICK J. CARNES, Ph.D.
&
DAVID L. DELMONICO, M.Ed.
A NEW FREEDOM, INC.
800-708-1796
POST TRAFMATIC STRESS INDEX (PTSI)
The following statements typify reactions trauma victims often have to child
abuse. Please check those that you believe have applied to you. Although the
statements are written in the present tense, if the statements have ever applied in
your life then place a check next to that item. Statements are considered false only
if they have NEVER been a part of your life. If in doubt. let your first reaction be
your guide. Given these guidelines, place a check mark next to the statements you
feel apply.
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4. I feel bad at times about myself because of shameful experiences I believe were
my fault
8. I deny myself basic needs at times like groceries, shoes, books, medical care,
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36. I often feel lonely and estranged from others because of painful experiences
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39. I sometimes withdraw or have lack of interest in iniportant activities becanse
of child-hood experiences
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41. I am upset wben there are reminders of abusive experiences like
anniversaries, places, or symbols
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I make repeated efforts to convince people who were destructive to me and
not willing to listen
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trl. I have a tendency to be preoccopied with something else than what I need
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105. I get physical reactions to reminders of abuse experiences (breaking out in
cold sweat. trouble breathing, etc.)
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114. There is a certain age of chlldren or adolescents that are sexually attractive
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116. I often feel1Ulworthy, unlovable, immoral, or sinful because of experiences I
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122. There are acthities that I have trouble stopping even though they are useless
or dcstru~ive
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139. There are some people in my life who are hard to get over though they hurt
or used me hadly
You have completed the Trauma Profile
Thank you!
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DIRECTIONS: Match yourSCOTes with theoppropriare
mpitatizal wde. Btmndeuch SCD1f!' is on e-xptonation of what the score measures, as well as
Of'PrCJ'riate recommendations fex actions 1D be token. If your SCDre is b¥ (Q-3), this is not an arm of aJnCJ!fI1 for you. If your SetH!! is moderate
(3-6), you shout! discuss with your therapist whDt strategies woutd help )\711. 1f)\7llf score is ~er
than 6, this should be an area of intense fows.
Review a series of to'3f!t activiries with your UlerlJ1ist that will he#p youwirh these tratmaportems,
remembering this is OIJIy 0 poper ond pencjJ
fOOL to help you ttmk ab(>ut the role of trQfJl1lQ in your life. Goly)lllU
l1IId }lOIK t'IIenPst C1II see if the results fit your eqJerieIce.
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CHARACTERISTICS
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'TRAUIM REAcnoMS: Expenendng
current reactions to trauma events in
THERAPY STRATEGIES
• study ways tllat you are still reacting.
• Write letters to your perpetrators
impact you are experiencing.
the past.
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TRAMA REPEnTION:
Repeating
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Decide with a therapist
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Understand
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Develop habits which help to center yourself (e.g., breathing,
journaUng) so you are doing what you intend - not the cycles of
early trauma experiences.
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what is
how history repeats
opriate to send.
itself in your life experiences.
boundaries.
Boundary failure is key to repetition
compulsion.
• learn to recognize trauma bonds 1'1 identifying those in your life.
(loyal, helpful, supportive) to people
who are dangerous,
expletive.
letters to those you know you have harmed.
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OOha'i1ors or situations which pataUe\
TRAUIM BONDS: Being connected
telling them of the long-term
• Look forpattems.
• Use "detachment"
shaming. or
strategies
for difficult people.
• Use a first Step if necessary.
TRAUIM SHAME: feeling unworthy
and having self-hate because of
trauma experience.
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Understand the shame dynamics of ycu family.
• Who was it important
to that you should feel shameful?
• Do a list of your secrets.
• Start reprogramming yourself wi affirmations.
TRAUMA PLEASURE: Finding
pleasure in the presence
• Do a history of how excitement/shame
vlolence, risk, or shame.
• Note the costs and dangers to you over time.
• Do a First Step and relapse prevention
in your life.
TRAUMA BLOCKING: A pattern
exists to numb, block out,oor
overwhelm feelings that stem from
trauma in your life.
are hooked up to your
trauma past.
of danger,
• Work to identify experience
• Re-experience
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about how' powerful this is
which caused pain or diminished you.
feelings and make sense of them with help.
This will reduce the poNer they have had.
• Do a F1J'5t
if appI'
·ate.
TRAUMA SPLITTING: Ignoring
• Learn that disassociating
traumatic realities by disassociating
or "splitting off'" experience of parts
• Identify ways you spUt reality and the triggers that cause that to
of self.
is a "normal"
response to trauma.
happen.
• Cultivate a "caring" adult whO stays present so you can stay
whole.
TRAUMA ABSTINENCE: Depriving
yourself of things you need or
deserve because of traUmatic acts.
• Notice
• Understand how deprivation
perpetrators.
feel.
is a way to continue serving your
• Write a letter to the victim that was you about learning to
tolerate pain and deprivation.
• Work on strategies
visualizations.
to self-nurture
including inner child
Counselor:
Name:
Unit:
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