CRM Trauma-Informed Care

Question 1

What are the six key principles of trauma-informed care as defined by SAMHSA?

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Safety; Trustworthiness and Transparency; Peer Support; Collaboration and Mutuality; Empowerment, Voice and Choice; Cultural, Historical and Gender Issues

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Safety; Accountability; Empathy; Communication; Boundaries; Cultural Competence

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Trust; Respect; Honesty; Empowerment; Collaboration; Harm Reduction

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Assessment; Diagnosis; Treatment; Recovery; Prevention; Aftercare

Question 2

What is the primary goal of trauma-informed care in recovery settings?

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To avoid re-traumatizing individuals while promoting healing and recovery

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To diagnose and treat PTSD in all clients

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To provide therapy focused exclusively on past trauma experiences

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To document trauma histories for insurance and legal purposes

Question 3

Which of the following best reflects SAMHSA's definition of trauma?

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An event or circumstances experienced as harmful or threatening that has lasting adverse effects on functioning and well-being

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Only events that result in physical injury requiring medical attention

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Exclusively childhood abuse and neglect experiences

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Any stressful life event that causes temporary emotional discomfort

Question 4

What does the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study primarily demonstrate?

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A dose-response relationship between childhood adversity and negative health outcomes in adulthood

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That childhood trauma has no lasting effects on adult physical health

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That most adults with high ACE scores do not develop substance use disorders

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The effectiveness of specific trauma-focused therapies for children

Question 5

Which action by a recovery mentor BEST demonstrates a trauma-informed approach?

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Creating predictable routines and clearly explaining what will happen during each interaction

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Asking clients detailed questions about their trauma history during the first session

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Encouraging clients to quickly move past their trauma and focus on future goals

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Immediately sharing your own trauma history to build rapport in the first meeting

Question 6

What is secondary traumatic stress as it relates to recovery mentors?

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Emotional duress that results from helping or wanting to help a traumatized person

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When a client experiences a traumatic event for the second time during recovery

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Workplace stress caused by organizational policies and poor management

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A mild form of PTSD that only affects clinicians, not peer mentors

Question 7

In trauma-informed care, 'empowerment' most accurately refers to:

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Acknowledging survivors' strengths and building skills that help them reclaim power and voice

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Giving clients complete, unsupported control over all treatment decisions

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Empowering staff to make all decisions on behalf of clients

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Empowering organizations to enforce stricter program rules and compliance