MSW Master of Social Work Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Practice Flashcards
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Complex trauma (Complex PTSD) differs from standard PTSD primarily because it:
Answer: Results from prolonged, repeated exposure to traumatic events, often interpersonal in nature
Complex PTSD develops from chronic, repeated trauma such as ongoing abuse or captivity, and involves additional features like identity disturbances and emotional dysregulation beyond standard PTSD.
A trauma-informed social worker recognizes that a client's aggressive behavior may be:
Answer: A trauma response rooted in a survival mechanism rather than a character defect
Trauma-informed practice reframes challenging behaviors as adaptive survival responses to past trauma rather than personal deficits or deliberate misconduct.
Which therapeutic modality is considered a first-line, evidence-based treatment for PTSD according to the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline?
Answer: Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy
Prolonged Exposure Therapy, along with Cognitive Processing Therapy, is a strongly recommended first-line treatment for PTSD in the VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines.
In the context of disaster relief social work, 'secondary traumatic stress' (STS) refers to:
Answer: Trauma symptoms experienced by helpers as a result of exposure to others' traumatic material
Secondary traumatic stress occurs when social workers and other helpers develop trauma symptoms from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic experiences.
When a client discloses recent intimate partner violence (IPV) in a crisis session, the social worker's immediate priority should be to:
Answer: Conduct a safety assessment and collaboratively develop a safety plan
A safety assessment and collaborative safety planning are the first steps in crisis response to IPV, respecting client autonomy while addressing immediate danger.
Which of the following best describes 'vicarious resilience' in trauma-informed social work?
Answer: The positive transformation that helpers can experience by witnessing clients' resilience and recovery
Vicarious resilience describes the profound positive changes that can occur in practitioners who witness their clients' courage and capacity to overcome trauma.