CFTC CFTC Trauma-Informed Care & Psychological First Aid

Question 1

Which core principle of trauma-informed care emphasizes that clients should have input in their own treatment decisions?

Accepted Answer

Empowerment and choice

Answer

Trustworthiness

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Safety

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Peer support

Question 2

In Psychological First Aid (PFA), what does the 'Look' component of the Listen-Protect-Link model refer to?

Accepted Answer

Observing the scene and identifying those in need

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Assessing for physical injuries

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Making direct eye contact with the survivor

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Looking up referral resources

Question 3

Which response is MOST consistent with a trauma-informed approach when a client becomes dysregulated during a session?

Accepted Answer

Use grounding techniques and slow the pace of questioning

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Continue with the assessment to avoid disrupting momentum

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Refer the client out immediately

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Document the behavior and move on

Question 4

Secondary traumatic stress (STS) in forensic trauma clinicians is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Trauma symptoms arising from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic material

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Burnout from administrative overload

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Compassion satisfaction from effective treatment

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Physical exhaustion from long shifts

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'window of tolerance' in trauma-informed care?

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal in which a client can process trauma effectively

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The maximum number of sessions insurance will cover

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The time limit for forensic interviews

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The clinician's personal threshold for handling distressing cases

Question 6

A trauma survivor repeatedly minimizes the severity of their experience during assessment. The MOST appropriate trauma-informed response is to:

Accepted Answer

Validate their experience and avoid pushing for re-disclosure

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Challenge their perception to ensure accurate reporting

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Document potential minimization as a red flag

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Reschedule the appointment for a time when they may be more open