CFTC Trauma-Informed Care & Psychological First Aid Flashcards

Which trauma response pattern involves a person becoming emotionally numb and detached as a coping mechanism?

Answer: Dissociation

Dissociation is a protective mechanism where the mind detaches from overwhelming experiences, feelings, or surroundings.

In the context of Psychological First Aid, 'stabilization' primarily aims to:

Answer: Reduce acute distress and restore a sense of calm

Stabilization in PFA focuses on calming immediate distress responses rather than deep trauma processing.

Which of the following is a key component of trauma-informed organizational practice?

Answer: Training all staff across all departments in trauma principles

Trauma-informed organizations embed trauma awareness across all roles and departments, not just clinical staff.

The ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study is significant in forensic trauma practice because it demonstrates:

Answer: A dose-response relationship between childhood adversity and long-term health outcomes

The ACEs study showed that higher ACE scores correlate with significantly worse physical and mental health outcomes in adulthood.

Which grounding technique is considered MOST appropriate during acute dissociative episodes in a clinical setting?

Answer: Using sensory-based prompts such as naming five things they can see

Sensory grounding (5-4-3-2-1) anchors the person to present reality using sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste.

A trauma-informed approach to screening differs from traditional screening because it:

Answer: Creates safety and context before asking sensitive questions

Trauma-informed screening establishes rapport, explains purpose, and ensures the client feels safe before gathering sensitive information.