CPI Trauma-Informed Care Principles Flashcards

Which of the following best describes 'secondary traumatic stress' as it relates to CPI staff?

Answer: Emotional distress resulting from indirect exposure to trauma through working with those who have experienced it

Secondary traumatic stress occurs when staff absorb trauma symptoms from repeated exposure to others' traumatic experiences.

What is the purpose of building 'psychological safety' in a crisis prevention environment?

Answer: To ensure staff feel safe enough to report incidents without fear of retaliation

Psychological safety encourages open reporting and honest communication, which improves both staff and client outcomes.

Which trauma-informed care principle is demonstrated when staff consistently follow through on commitments made to clients?

Answer: Trustworthiness and Transparency

Trustworthiness is built through consistent, transparent actions that match words, which is foundational to trauma-informed care.

A client with a trauma history becomes agitated when staff enter their personal space without warning. The BEST trauma-informed response is to:

Answer: Always announce your approach and ask permission before entering their space

Announcing your approach respects boundaries and reduces startle responses in individuals with trauma histories.

Which of the following is NOT one of SAMHSA's six key principles of a trauma-informed approach?

Answer: Zero Tolerance

Zero tolerance is a punitive policy concept, not one of SAMHSA's trauma-informed care principles.

How should CPI staff approach cultural humility within trauma-informed care?

Answer: Acknowledge that cultural backgrounds shape how trauma is experienced and expressed, and adjust responses accordingly

Cultural humility requires recognizing that trauma expression and acceptable interventions vary across cultural contexts.