CTC Crisis Intervention for Children 4

Question 1

The Psychological First Aid (PFA) model includes which of the following core actions?

Accepted Answer

Contact, safety, stabilization, information, connection, linkage

Answer

PFA's core actions are: contact and engagement, safety and comfort, stabilization, information gathering, practical assistance, connection with social supports, information on coping, and linkage with collaborative services.

Question 2

A child in crisis refuses all adult support and says 'I don't need help.' The MOST therapeutically appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the child's self-reliance while remaining available

Answer

Honoring the child's autonomy while maintaining a non-intrusive, available presence builds trust without power struggles that can escalate crisis.

Question 3

Which developmental consideration is MOST important when providing crisis intervention to a toddler (ages 1–3)?

Accepted Answer

Caregiver co-regulation, since toddlers depend on adults for emotional regulation

Answer

Toddlers lack the neurological development for self-regulation and rely entirely on regulated caregivers to co-regulate their emotional states.

Question 4

A CTC consultant working in a school setting identifies that 12 children in one classroom witnessed a peer's medical emergency. The BEST initial response is:

Accepted Answer

Implement a group psychological first aid response for the classroom

Answer

Group PFA is the recommended evidence-informed approach for classroom-level acute crisis exposure, normalizing reactions and identifying children needing further support.

Question 5

Which statement BEST describes the role of cultural humility in child crisis intervention?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging cultural beliefs and values enhances trust and intervention effectiveness

Answer

Cultural humility — recognizing and respecting the family's cultural framework — is essential for building rapport and delivering effective, equitable crisis care.

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

CTC Crisis Intervention for Children 4