CRSS Trauma-Informed Care and Practices 2

Question 1

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study is important to trauma-informed care because it demonstrated:

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A strong link between early trauma exposure and long-term health and behavioral outcomes

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That childhood trauma has no lasting effect when addressed in therapy

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That only physical abuse qualifies as an adverse childhood experience

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ACEs primarily affect mental health but not physical health outcomes

Question 2

When working with a peer who has a trauma history, an RSS should prioritize which of the following in early interactions?

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Establishing safety, trust, and rapport before exploring trauma content

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Gathering a complete trauma history during the first session

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Providing evidence-based trauma therapy techniques

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Encouraging the peer to confront their trauma fears immediately

Question 3

What does the term 'window of tolerance' refer to in trauma-informed care?

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The optimal zone of arousal in which a person can process experiences without being overwhelmed

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The amount of time a peer can tolerate being in a recovery program

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The RSS's ability to tolerate hearing traumatic disclosures

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The maximum number of trauma events a person can experience and still recover

Question 4

Which of the following is a key distinction between 'trauma-informed' and 'trauma-specific' services?

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Trauma-informed care integrates trauma awareness into any service; trauma-specific services are direct trauma treatments

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Trauma-informed services treat trauma disorders; trauma-specific services prevent trauma

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Trauma-specific services are available to anyone; trauma-informed care requires a diagnosis

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There is no meaningful distinction between the two terms

Question 5

An RSS is co-facilitating a group and a peer shares a graphic trauma story that appears to disturb other members. The most trauma-informed response is to:

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Gently acknowledge the peer's experience and refocus the group on shared recovery themes

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Stop the peer immediately and redirect the topic

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Allow the full story to continue so the peer can fully process the experience

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Ask group members to rate their distress on a scale before continuing

Question 6

Which nervous system response is most associated with trauma-related 'freeze' or dissociation in peers?

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Parasympathetic shutdown (dorsal vagal)

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Sympathetic hyperarousal (fight-or-flight)

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Balanced parasympathetic regulation (ventral vagal)

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Somatic motor response activation

Question 7

In a trauma-informed framework, offering peers choices whenever possible serves primarily to:

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Restore a sense of agency and control that trauma often strips away

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Reduce the workload of the recovery support specialist

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Make the peer responsible for any negative outcomes in their care

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Comply with mandatory regulatory requirements for consumer choice