MSW Master of Social Work Crisis Intervention and Trauma-Informed Practice Flashcards
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Which model is most commonly used as the foundational framework for crisis intervention in social work practice?
Answer: Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model
Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model provides a structured, evidence-based approach widely used by social workers to assist individuals in acute crisis.
In trauma-informed care, which of the following is NOT one of the six core principles identified by SAMHSA?
Answer: Symptom Elimination
SAMHSA's six core principles of trauma-informed care include safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity — symptom elimination is not one of them.
A social worker responds to a client experiencing acute suicidal ideation. What is the FIRST priority action?
Answer: Assess the client's immediate safety and lethality
Safety assessment and lethality evaluation are always the first priority when working with a client presenting with suicidal ideation.
Which of the following best describes the 'window of tolerance' concept used in trauma-informed practice?
Answer: The optimal zone of arousal in which a person can process traumatic experiences
The window of tolerance refers to the optimal arousal zone where a person can process difficult experiences without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down.
When conducting a crisis assessment, the acronym 'IS PATH WARM' is used to identify risk factors for:
Answer: Suicide
IS PATH WARM stands for Ideation, Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal, Anger, Recklessness, and Mood changes — all warning signs of suicide risk.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is best described as:
Answer: An evidence-informed approach to support people in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or traumatic event
Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed early intervention designed to reduce initial distress and foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning following a crisis.