Trauma-Informed Care Flashcards
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What is the purpose of trauma screening in recovery and behavioral health settings?
Answer: To identify individuals who may have experienced trauma so services can be appropriately tailored
Trauma screening identifies individuals with trauma histories to ensure services are appropriately tailored — it is not a diagnostic tool.
Which population tends to show the highest rates of trauma history combined with co-occurring substance use disorders?
Answer: Individuals involved in the criminal justice system
Research consistently shows disproportionately high rates of trauma exposure and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders among individuals in the criminal justice system.
How does historical trauma differ from individual trauma?
Answer: Historical trauma refers to cumulative emotional harm experienced across generations from mass group traumatization such as genocide or slavery
Historical trauma is the cumulative emotional and psychological wounding across generations that results from devastating large-scale group experiences.
Gender-responsive trauma-informed care recognizes that:
Answer: Gender-based trauma such as sexual violence often requires approaches that acknowledge gendered experiences and power dynamics
Gender-responsive care acknowledges that trauma experiences and responses often differ by gender, particularly regarding sexual violence, domestic abuse, and societal gender norms.
What is a trauma trigger, and how should a recovery mentor respond when a client appears to be triggered during a session?
Answer: A sensory or situational cue that activates trauma memories or stress responses; mentors should help ground the client in the present moment
Trauma triggers activate stress responses linked to past trauma; grounding techniques help clients return to the present and regulate their nervous system.
Why is it essential for recovery mentors to understand the relationship between trauma and substance use disorders?
Answer: Because trauma is often a root cause of substance use, and ignoring this connection frequently contributes to relapse
Recognizing that substances are frequently used to cope with unresolved trauma helps mentors provide support that addresses underlying causes, not just the addiction behavior.
What does 'cultural humility' mean in trauma-informed care, and how does it differ from 'cultural competence'?
Answer: An ongoing process of self-reflection and learning that acknowledges the inherent limitations of one's cultural knowledge
Cultural humility is a lifelong process of self-examination and openness, contrasting with cultural competence which implies a fixed, achievable level of mastery.