CDT Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning in Disability Trauma

Question 1

What is the primary goal of crisis intervention for individuals with disabilities experiencing trauma?

Accepted Answer

Stabilization and restoration of functioning to pre-crisis level

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Permanent resolution of the underlying disability

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Immediate psychiatric hospitalization

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Removal from the home environment

Question 2

When conducting a lethality assessment with a person who has a communication disability, which accommodation is most important?

Accepted Answer

Using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools or the individual's preferred communication method

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Skipping the assessment to avoid confusion

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Using only written questions regardless of literacy level

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Relying solely on caregiver reports for accuracy

Question 3

Which model is most commonly referenced as a structured framework for crisis intervention in trauma-informed disability practice?

Accepted Answer

Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model

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The DSM-5 diagnostic framework

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) framework

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The APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists

Question 4

A person with an intellectual disability is in acute crisis following a traumatic event. Which initial stabilization approach is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Using simple, concrete, and predictable interventions

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Providing complex psychoeducational materials about trauma

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Conducting a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation immediately

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Focusing exclusively on physical safety while ignoring emotional reactions

Question 5

What is Psychological First Aid (PFA) primarily designed to accomplish in disability trauma crisis response?

Accepted Answer

Reduce initial distress and foster short-term and long-term adaptive functioning

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Provide formal evidence-based psychotherapy

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Diagnose PTSD and other trauma disorders

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Replace long-term treatment planning and follow-up care

Question 6

When a disability-related crisis involves a caregiver as the alleged perpetrator, the clinician's FIRST priority should be:

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the immediate safety of the individual with a disability

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Confronting the caregiver directly about the allegation

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Conducting a comprehensive family systems assessment

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Notifying the disability service agency before taking any other steps

Question 7

In crisis intervention terminology, 'defusing' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A brief informal discussion shortly after a critical incident to reduce immediate stress

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A long-term therapeutic intervention for deep trauma processing

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A formal structured debriefing process requiring written documentation

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A pharmacological intervention for acute anxiety management