CPSS Trauma-Informed Care

Question 1

Which of the following best defines trauma-informed care in the context of peer support?

Accepted Answer

An approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates knowledge about trauma into practices

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Providing therapy to individuals who have experienced trauma

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Diagnosing individuals with PTSD before offering any services

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Requiring individuals to disclose their trauma history before receiving support

Question 2

The SAMHSA framework identifies six key principles of trauma-informed care. Which of the following is one of those principles?

Accepted Answer

Safety

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Symptom management

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Medication compliance

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Behavioral modification

Question 3

What does the term 'retraumatization' mean in the context of peer support services?

Accepted Answer

When a person's trauma symptoms are accidentally triggered by interactions or environments

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Intentionally exposing individuals to their trauma to help them heal

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A therapy technique used to process traumatic memories

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The process of re-experiencing trauma through storytelling

Question 4

A peer support specialist notices that a person they are supporting becomes visibly distressed when asked about their childhood. What is the most trauma-informed response?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the distress, offer to pause, and let the person set the pace

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Continue asking questions to help the person process their feelings

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Refer the person immediately to a psychiatrist

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Document the reaction and report it to a supervisor

Question 5

Which statement best reflects a trauma-informed perspective on challenging behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Challenging behaviors are often survival strategies developed in response to trauma

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Challenging behaviors are signs of manipulation and should be confronted directly

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Challenging behaviors indicate a lack of motivation for recovery

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Challenging behaviors should be ignored to avoid reinforcing them

Question 6

Why is 'choice' considered a critical element of trauma-informed peer support?

Accepted Answer

Because trauma often involves a loss of control, and offering choices restores a sense of autonomy

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Because it reduces paperwork for the peer support specialist

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Because federal regulations require that individuals choose their own treatment

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Because individuals with trauma histories cannot make good decisions without guidance

Question 7

What is the significance of understanding 'Adverse Childhood Experiences' (ACEs) for a peer support specialist?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of ACEs helps specialists understand how early trauma can shape health and behavioral outcomes throughout life

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ACEs help specialists determine which individuals are too high-risk to support

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ACEs are only relevant for pediatric mental health professionals

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Understanding ACEs allows specialists to diagnose trauma-related disorders