CRM Trauma-Informed Care

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

SAMHSA's trauma-informed care framework is built on these six specific principles that guide how organizations and practitioners support trauma survivors.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To avoid re-traumatizing individuals while promoting healing and recovery

Answer

Trauma-informed care aims to prevent re-traumatization by creating safe, supportive environments that acknowledge trauma's impact and promote healing.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

SAMHSA defines trauma broadly to include the subjective experience of harm and its lasting adverse effects, not just the event itself.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The ACE study found that higher ACE scores are strongly correlated with increased risk of substance use disorders, mental illness, and chronic physical health problems.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Creating predictability and transparency establishes safety, which is the foundational principle of trauma-informed care.

CRM - Certified Recovery Mentor Practice Test

CRM - Certified Recovery Mentor Practice Test

CRM Trauma-Informed Care