CRSS Trauma-Informed Care and Practices 3

Question 1

Intergenerational trauma (also called historical trauma) refers to:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Intergenerational trauma describes how the effects of trauma — including epigenetic, behavioral, and cultural changes — can be passed down across multiple generations.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Complex trauma typically involves chronic, repeated experiences such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or trafficking — often within relationships of dependency — leading to pervasive developmental impacts.

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Avoidance of helping relationships is common in people with relational trauma histories; reframing this as a protective response guides a more effective, compassionate approach.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Self-care is a professional ethical obligation; an RSS who neglects their own wellbeing is at increased risk for burnout and impaired judgment that directly affects peer safety.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Regular supervision and debriefing create structured opportunities to process secondary trauma, reducing burnout and sustaining staff capacity to deliver trauma-informed care.

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS - Certified Recovery Support Specialist Practice Test

CRSS Trauma-Informed Care and Practices 3