Vocabulary Review
Conversations About Refugees And Trauma
Vocabulary List
Vocabulary Words:
Definition: PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health condition that some people have after experiencing a very scary or stressful event.
Example Sentence:�"Many refugees suffer from PTSD after facing war and violence."
Definition: Trauma is the emotional response to a distressing event that causes strong feelings of fear or helplessness.
Example Sentence:�"Trauma can affect a person's thoughts and feelings long after the event."
PTSD
Trauma
Definition: Loss is when someone or something important is gone, which can cause sadness and grief.
Example Sentence:�"Refugees often feel a deep loss when they leave their homes and loved ones."
Definition: Hope is the feeling that things can get better and that good things will happen in the future.
Example Sentence:�"Even in difficult times, many refugees hold onto hope for a brighter future."
Loss
Hope
Definition: Displacement happens when people are forced to leave their homes, usually because of war, persecution, or disaster.
Example Sentence:�"Displacement can lead to feeling alone and without a place to belong."
Definition: Empathy is the ability to understand and share another person’s feelings
Example Sentence:�"Empathy helps us connect with refugees and understand their experiences."
Displacement
Empathy
Discussion Directions
Discussion Question 1: What do you think happens to a person’s mental health when they are displaced? Use words like “PTSD” and “trauma” in your answers.
Discussion Question 2: How can resilience support refugees in facing their challenges? Can you provide examples of resilience in tough situations?
Discussion Question 3: How can communities help refugees who are dealing with emotional pain? Use terms like “loss” and “hope” in your discussion.
Discussion Question 4: How do you think the media portrays refugees? How might this influence how people see refugees? Use words like “displacement” and “empathy” in your response.
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