CPI Trauma-Informed Care Principles Flashcards
6 cards from real CPI practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 CPI Trauma-Informed Care Principles flashcards as text
Which of the following is a core principle of trauma-informed care in crisis prevention settings?
Answer: Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating that knowledge into practice
Trauma-informed care requires recognizing how trauma affects behavior and integrating that understanding into all interactions.
What does the acronym 'SAMHSA' stand for in the context of trauma-informed care?
Answer: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which developed widely used trauma-informed care frameworks.
In a trauma-informed CPI environment, which response best supports a person who appears triggered?
Answer: Speaking calmly, creating space, and offering choices to restore a sense of control
Offering calm communication and choices helps restore a sense of safety and control for a trauma-affected individual.
Which of the six SAMHSA trauma-informed care principles focuses on individuals having a voice in their own care?
Answer: Empowerment
Empowerment emphasizes giving individuals voice, choice, and control over their care and environment.
How does an understanding of the 'window of tolerance' help CPI staff during crisis intervention?
Answer: It helps staff recognize when a person is dysregulated and needs support to return to a manageable emotional state
The window of tolerance describes the optimal zone of arousal; recognizing when someone is outside it guides supportive intervention.
A staff member using a trauma-informed approach would AVOID which of the following?
Answer: Using power-based language that emphasizes control and consequences
Power-based, coercive language can re-traumatize individuals and escalate rather than de-escalate a crisis.