ICDVP Trauma-Informed Care 2

Question 1

What is the 'window of tolerance' in trauma-informed care?

Accepted Answer

The optimal zone of arousal in which a person can process experiences effectively

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The time limit given to survivors to decide whether to press charges

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The acceptable amount of time a survivor may stay in a shelter

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The period during which trauma symptoms are most treatable

Question 2

Which trauma response involves the nervous system shifting into a state of numbness, collapse, or freeze rather than fight or flight?

Accepted Answer

Hypoarousal

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Hyperarousal

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Acute stress reaction

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Emotional flooding

Question 3

How does applying a 'trauma lens' improve a domestic violence advocate's practice?

Accepted Answer

It helps advocates understand survivor behavior as adaptive responses to trauma rather than deficits

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It allows advocates to diagnose trauma disorders in clients

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It enables advocates to provide clinical therapy to survivors

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It reduces the need for safety planning by focusing on healing instead

Question 4

Which of the following best represents the trauma-informed principle of 'collaboration and mutuality'?

Accepted Answer

Power differences between staff and survivors are minimized and healing happens in relationships

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Advocates make decisions on behalf of survivors to expedite safety plans

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Only licensed professionals can facilitate trauma recovery

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Collaboration means connecting survivors with as many agencies as possible

Question 5

The concept of 'somatic experiencing' in trauma work is based on the understanding that:

Accepted Answer

Trauma is stored in the body and healing involves releasing physiological tension

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Trauma is primarily a cognitive distortion that requires thought restructuring

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Survivors must verbally process all traumatic memories to heal

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Trauma responses are entirely voluntary and within conscious control

Question 6

When conducting an intake assessment with a new survivor, a trauma-informed approach requires the advocate to:

Accepted Answer

Explain the purpose of questions, give the survivor control over what they share, and proceed at their pace

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Collect all trauma history details immediately to complete the intake form efficiently

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Focus only on the most recent incident to avoid overwhelming the survivor

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Avoid discussing trauma altogether during the intake to prevent distress

Question 7

Which of the following physical and psychological states is most commonly associated with chronic trauma exposure in domestic violence survivors?

Accepted Answer

Dysregulated stress response systems including the HPA axis

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Elevated serotonin levels and mood stability

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Improved immune function due to heightened vigilance

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Reduced cortisol production and decreased anxiety