CFTC Trauma-Informed Care & Psychological First Aid Flashcards

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) differs from standard PTSD primarily in that it:

Answer: Results from prolonged, repeated trauma and includes disturbances in self-organization

C-PTSD, recognized in ICD-11, includes disturbances in affect regulation, self-concept, and relational functioning in addition to core PTSD symptoms.

When applying Psychological First Aid to a mass casualty event, the clinician should FIRST:

Answer: Ensure personal and scene safety before engaging survivors

Clinician and scene safety must be confirmed before any PFA intervention can begin effectively.

Which statement BEST reflects the concept of 'cultural humility' in trauma-informed care?

Answer: Recognizing one's own cultural biases and engaging in ongoing self-reflection

Cultural humility is a lifelong practice of self-reflection and openness that goes beyond static cultural competency training.

A forensic trauma clinician notices symptoms of compassion fatigue in themselves. The MOST appropriate initial action is to:

Answer: Seek peer consultation, supervision, or personal support resources

Early consultation and self-care intervention prevents compassion fatigue from escalating to burnout or secondary traumatic stress.

Somatic approaches to trauma treatment are based on the premise that:

Answer: Trauma is stored in the body and physical sensations must be part of healing

Somatic approaches, such as Somatic Experiencing, recognize that trauma memory and responses are held in the body's nervous system.

Which factor is MOST associated with post-traumatic growth following a traumatic experience?

Answer: The availability of social support and sense of meaning-making

Post-traumatic growth is facilitated by strong social connections and the ability to integrate the experience into a meaningful narrative.