CRSS Trauma-Informed Care and Practices 3

Question 1

Intergenerational trauma (also called historical trauma) refers to:

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The transmission of trauma effects across generations through biological, psychological, and social mechanisms

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Trauma that occurs within a single generation of a family

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Trauma specific to elder populations in recovery programs

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A type of trauma only recognized in Indigenous communities

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'complex trauma' as relevant to CRSS practice?

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Repeated, prolonged trauma often occurring in contexts of dependency or captivity

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A single, isolated traumatic event of high severity

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Trauma that involves multiple physical injuries

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Trauma that occurs simultaneously with a substance use disorder

Question 3

A peer consistently cancels appointments and avoids one-on-one meetings with their RSS. Through a trauma-informed lens, this behavior most likely indicates:

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A possible trauma response such as avoidance or distrust of helping relationships

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The peer is not ready for recovery and should be discharged

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The peer is manipulative and testing the RSS's commitment

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Poor time management skills that need to be addressed directly

Question 4

Self-care for recovery support specialists working with trauma-affected peers is considered:

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An ethical responsibility that protects both the RSS and the peers they serve

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A personal luxury that should not interfere with professional duties

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Unnecessary if the RSS has strong personal resilience

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A concern only for licensed clinicians, not peer support roles

Question 5

Which of the following organizational practices most directly supports a trauma-informed workplace culture?

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Providing regular supervision, debriefing opportunities, and access to employee support resources

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Requiring staff to maintain emotional neutrality at all times

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Keeping staffing changes frequent to prevent unhealthy attachment to peers

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Limiting discussions of vicarious trauma to formal annual reviews

Question 6

When a peer discloses a history of sexual trauma, the most appropriate initial response for an RSS is:

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Thank the peer for trusting you, validate their courage, and ask how you can best support them

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Ask detailed follow-up questions to fully understand the extent of the trauma

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Immediately refer the peer to a trauma therapist and end the conversation

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Reassure the peer that the trauma is in the past and focus on current recovery

Question 7

The phrase 'universal precautions' in trauma-informed care means:

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Assuming every peer has a trauma history and applying trauma-sensitive practices with everyone

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Providing personal protective equipment when working with trauma survivors

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Referring all peers to trauma assessment before beginning recovery support

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Using caution with all disclosures by reporting them to supervisors universally