CTC Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies 4

Question 1

The EMDR 'Future Template' is used during which phase of the standard EMDR protocol?

Accepted Answer

Phase 8 (Re-evaluation)

Answer

The Future Template is typically introduced in Phase 8 (Re-evaluation) to help clients rehearse adaptive responses to anticipated future challenges.

Question 2

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) identifies five areas of life that are frequently disrupted by trauma. Which of the following is NOT one of those five stuck points domains?

Accepted Answer

Identity

Answer

CPT's five disrupted life domains are Safety, Trust, Power/Control, Esteem, and Intimacy — Identity is not one of the five.

Question 3

A CTC is adapting TF-CBT for a 14-year-old Latinx adolescent. Which cultural adaptation is most supported by TF-CBT research guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating familismo values and involving extended family with client consent

Answer

TF-CBT culturally adapted versions for Latinx populations encourage integrating familismo—the importance of family—and involving trusted family members with client and guardian consent.

Question 4

Which evidence-based intervention was specifically developed to treat PTSD in preschool-age children (ages 3–6) and has the strongest RCT support for this age group?

Accepted Answer

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Answer

CPP has the most extensive RCT evidence for young children aged 0–5 experiencing trauma, particularly when caregiver trauma history is also a factor.

Question 5

In Dialectical Behavior Therapy adapted for trauma (DBT-PE), what is the recommended prerequisite before beginning prolonged exposure components?

Accepted Answer

Client demonstrating Stage 1 DBT targets including behavioral control and reduced life-threatening behaviors

Answer

DBT-PE delays trauma processing until Stage 1 targets—such as reducing suicidal behavior and self-harm—are met, ensuring client safety before exposure.

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

(CTC) Childhood Trauma Consultant Certified Practice Test

CTC Evidence-Based Trauma Therapies 4