CRM Trauma-Informed Care 2

Question 1

What is trauma bonding and why is it relevant for recovery mentors to understand?

Accepted Answer

A strong emotional attachment formed with an abuser due to cycles of abuse and intermittent positive reinforcement

Answer

Trauma bonding explains why abuse victims may return to harmful relationships, a pattern that can directly affect recovery and relationship choices.

Question 2

Which common trauma response might be misidentified as non-compliance or disrespect in a recovery setting?

Accepted Answer

Dissociation or flashbacks triggered by activities in the program environment

Answer

Dissociation and trauma-triggered responses can appear as inattentiveness or non-compliance but are physiological trauma reactions requiring a trauma-informed response.

Question 3

What is the 'window of tolerance' in trauma-informed care?

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal where a person can process experiences without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down

Answer

The window of tolerance is the zone of arousal where individuals are able to process emotional experiences effectively without becoming hyperactivated or dissociating.

Question 4

When a client discloses past trauma to a recovery mentor, the BEST initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the disclosure, validate their experience, and express appreciation for their trust

Answer

Validating the disclosure and expressing gratitude for trust establishes safety and empowerment without causing re-traumatization through probing questions.

Question 5

Complex trauma (C-PTSD) differs from standard PTSD primarily in that it:

Accepted Answer

Results from repeated or prolonged trauma and often involves disturbances in self-organization and emotional regulation

Answer

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.

CRM - Certified Recovery Mentor Practice Test

CRM - Certified Recovery Mentor Practice Test

CRM Trauma-Informed Care 2