CRC CRC Trauma-Informed Care 2

Question 1

The 'window of tolerance' concept in trauma-informed care refers to:

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal where a person can process information and experiences effectively

Answer

The window of tolerance describes the zone of arousal in which a person can engage, process, and integrate experiences without becoming dysregulated.

Question 2

Hyperarousal in a trauma response can appear as:

Accepted Answer

Hypervigilance, irritability, and panic

Answer

Hyperarousal is associated with a revved-up nervous system, presenting as hypervigilance, panic, irritability, and difficulty calming down.

Question 3

When a trauma survivor is triggered during a coaching session, the FIRST thing a recovery coach should do is:

Accepted Answer

Ground the client in the present moment using simple techniques

Answer

Grounding techniques bring a triggered client back to the present moment and help stabilize their nervous system before continuing.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a simple grounding technique a recovery coach might use?

Accepted Answer

Asking the client to name five things they can see in the room

Answer

The 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding technique uses present-moment awareness of senses to help a person regulate their nervous system.

Question 5

Trauma-informed care recognizes that substance use disorders often develop as:

Accepted Answer

An attempt to cope with unresolved trauma and emotional pain

Answer

Research shows that many individuals use substances as a way to cope with the emotional and physical pain of unresolved trauma.

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