Crisis and Trauma Counseling Flashcards
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According to the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study, a higher ACE score is associated with:
Answer: Increased risk of mental and physical health problems across the lifespan
The ACE study found a dose-response relationship — the more adverse childhood experiences, the higher the risk of mental health disorders, chronic disease, and early death.
Which phase of Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model involves assessing the individual's current level of lethality and dangerousness?
Answer: Stage 1: Plan and conduct a thorough biopsychosocial assessment
Stage 1 of Roberts' model focuses on conducting a biopsychosocial assessment including lethality and dangerousness, ensuring safety before proceeding.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) differs from traditional crisis counseling in that PFA:
Answer: Is a short-term, stabilization-focused approach for immediate post-disaster support
PFA is an evidence-informed approach for immediate post-disaster support focused on safety, comfort, information, and connection — not trauma processing.
A counselor is working with a survivor of intimate partner violence who returns to their abuser multiple times. The counselor BEST understands this behavior by recognizing:
Answer: Leaving is statistically the most dangerous time and there are complex trauma bonds
Leaving an abusive relationship is the most dangerous period for survivors; trauma bonding, financial dependency, and fear of escalation all contribute to staying.
Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed care (TIC)?
Answer: Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating knowledge of trauma into all aspects of care
Trauma-informed care recognizes that trauma is pervasive and integrates trauma awareness, safety, trustworthiness, and empowerment across all services.
When conducting a suicide risk assessment, which factor is most strongly associated with completed suicide?
Answer: A history of previous suicide attempts
A previous suicide attempt is one of the strongest predictors of completed suicide and must be assessed in every suicide risk evaluation.