CRSS Trauma-Informed Care and Practices

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the core principle of trauma-informed care?

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Shift from asking 'What is wrong with you?' to 'What happened to you?'

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Focus on diagnosing the individual's trauma disorder

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Require individuals to disclose trauma before receiving services

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Prioritize trauma processing over current recovery goals

Question 2

According to SAMHSA's framework, which of the following is NOT one of the six key principles of trauma-informed care?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory trauma disclosure

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Safety

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Trustworthiness and transparency

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Empowerment and choice

Question 3

A recovery support specialist notices a peer becomes suddenly agitated and withdrawn during a group session. A trauma-informed response would be to:

Accepted Answer

Calmly check in privately, offer a break, and ensure the peer feels safe

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Ask the peer loudly what is wrong so the group can help

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Remove the peer from the group and process the trauma event in detail

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Document the behavior and report it to a supervisor immediately

Question 4

What is 'secondary traumatic stress' (STS) as it relates to recovery support specialists?

Accepted Answer

Emotional strain resulting from exposure to peers' traumatic stories and experiences

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Trauma caused by witnessing a second traumatic event in a peer's life

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A formal diagnosis given to recovery workers after two years of service

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The trauma a peer experiences when their RSS transfers to a different role

Question 5

Which trauma response pattern is often misidentified as 'non-compliance' or 'resistance' in recovery settings?

Accepted Answer

Hypervigilance and avoidance behaviors

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Active participation in group sessions

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Eagerness to discuss traumatic events

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Consistent attendance at appointments

Question 6

The concept of 'retraumatization' in a recovery support setting most commonly refers to:

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Practices or interactions that unintentionally trigger or worsen previous trauma

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A peer experiencing a new traumatic event unrelated to their history

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A clinical therapy technique for revisiting trauma memories

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The natural progression of trauma symptoms over time

Question 7

Which of the following best supports a trauma-informed environment in a peer support setting?

Accepted Answer

Informing peers about what to expect, who is present, and reasons for procedures

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Maintaining strict rules without explanation to establish clear boundaries

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Keeping confidential information about the program structure to reduce anxiety

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Requiring peers to sit together in close proximity to build community