CTC Assessment Techniques & Intervention Strategies 3

Question 1

The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study found that higher ACE scores correlate most strongly with:

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of chronic disease and early mortality in adulthood

Answer

The ACE study demonstrated a dose-response relationship between cumulative childhood adversity and increased risk of chronic physical and mental health conditions and early death in adulthood.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Trauma Narrative component in TF-CBT?

Accepted Answer

To help the child process and contextualize traumatic memories in a safe setting

Answer

The Trauma Narrative helps children organize, process, and derive meaning from traumatic memories through gradual retelling in a supportive therapeutic environment.

Question 3

A trauma consultant recommends EMDR for a 12-year-old with single-incident trauma. Which phase must be completed before trauma processing can begin?

Accepted Answer

Preparation and resourcing

Answer

EMDR's Preparation phase, including resource development and stabilization, must be completed before trauma desensitization to ensure the client has sufficient emotional regulation capacity.

Question 4

When using the Child Trauma Screening Questionnaire (CTSQ) in a school setting, the most important limitation to communicate is that it:

Accepted Answer

Is a screener only and requires follow-up clinical assessment for positive results

Answer

The CTSQ is a brief screening tool — a positive result indicates need for full clinical assessment, not a clinical diagnosis.

Question 5

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is primarily indicated for which population?

Accepted Answer

Children aged 0–5 and their caregivers following trauma exposure

Answer

CPP is an evidence-based dyadic intervention designed for children birth through age 5 and their caregivers, targeting the attachment relationship as the vehicle for healing.

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

CTC Assessment Techniques & Intervention Strategies 3