Trauma-Informed Care Flashcards
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What is trauma bonding and why is it relevant for recovery mentors to understand?
Answer: A strong emotional attachment formed with an abuser due to cycles of abuse and intermittent positive reinforcement
Trauma bonding explains why abuse victims may return to harmful relationships, a pattern that can directly affect recovery and relationship choices.
Which common trauma response might be misidentified as non-compliance or disrespect in a recovery setting?
Answer: Dissociation or flashbacks triggered by activities in the program environment
Dissociation and trauma-triggered responses can appear as inattentiveness or non-compliance but are physiological trauma reactions requiring a trauma-informed response.
What is the 'window of tolerance' in trauma-informed care?
Answer: The optimal zone of arousal where a person can process experiences without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down
The window of tolerance is the zone of arousal where individuals are able to process emotional experiences effectively without becoming hyperactivated or dissociating.
When a client discloses past trauma to a recovery mentor, the BEST initial response is to:
Answer: Acknowledge the disclosure, validate their experience, and express appreciation for their trust
Validating the disclosure and expressing gratitude for trust establishes safety and empowerment without causing re-traumatization through probing questions.
Complex trauma (C-PTSD) differs from standard PTSD primarily in that it:
Answer: Results from repeated or prolonged trauma and often involves disturbances in self-organization and emotional regulation
C-PTSD develops from repeated or chronic trauma (such as prolonged abuse or domestic violence) and includes additional symptoms beyond standard PTSD like emotional dysregulation and negative self-concept.
Understanding the neurobiological effects of trauma is important for recovery mentors because it helps them:
Answer: Recognize trauma-related behaviors as physiological responses rather than character flaws or willful choices
Understanding how trauma alters brain structure and function allows mentors to normalize survivors' reactions (fight/flight/freeze) as physiological rather than moral failures.
Which trauma-informed practice is MOST effective at preventing re-traumatization in recovery service settings?
Answer: Asking permission before physical contact and explaining procedures clearly in advance
Asking permission and explaining procedures in advance supports safety and choice, two core trauma-informed principles that reduce the likelihood of triggering trauma responses.