PMH-C Therapeutic Approaches 2

Question 1

Which therapy specifically targets the mother-infant relationship by focusing on the therapist-mother-infant triad during sessions?

Accepted Answer

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Answer

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) focuses on the relationship between caregiver and child, using the therapeutic triad to address trauma and promote attachment.

Question 2

A new mother with perinatal OCD is distressed by intrusive thoughts of harming her baby. What is the first-line behavioral intervention?

Accepted Answer

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Answer

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold-standard behavioral treatment for OCD, including perinatal OCD with ego-dystonic intrusive thoughts.

Question 3

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for perinatal depression addresses which of the following problem areas?

Accepted Answer

Role transitions, grief, and interpersonal disputes

Answer

IPT focuses on four problem areas: grief, role transitions, role disputes, and interpersonal deficits, with role transition being particularly relevant postpartum.

Question 4

In the context of perinatal mental health, what does 'watchful waiting' typically involve?

Accepted Answer

Active monitoring of mild symptoms with scheduled follow-up and psychoeducation

Answer

Watchful waiting involves close monitoring of mild symptoms, patient education, and scheduled follow-up appointments before initiating formal treatment.

Question 5

Which therapeutic modality uses bilateral stimulation to reprocess traumatic perinatal memories, such as a traumatic birth experience?

Accepted Answer

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Answer

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or tones) to help clients reprocess traumatic memories, including birth trauma.

(PMH-C) Perinatal Mental Health Certification Practice Test

(PMH-C) Perinatal Mental Health Certification Practice Test

PMH-C Therapeutic Approaches 2