PSS Trauma-Informed Care and Co-Occurring Disorders Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of a 'trigger' in the context of trauma-informed care?
Answer: A stimulus that activates a trauma-related stress response
A trigger is any stimulus — sensory, situational, or relational — that reminds the nervous system of a past trauma and activates a stress response.
Peer specialists support people with co-occurring disorders best by:
Answer: Recognizing that both conditions interact and affect each other
Mental health and substance use conditions are deeply interconnected, and effective peer support acknowledges both without artificially separating them.
Which of the following reflects a trauma-informed practice when beginning a new peer support relationship?
Answer: Explaining your role, what to expect, and how confidentiality works to establish trust
Establishing clear expectations, roles, and confidentiality creates the psychological safety that is the foundation of trauma-informed engagement.
Which trauma-related concept explains why someone may act out or struggle with relationships as a result of early adverse experiences?
Answer: Developmental or complex trauma
Complex or developmental trauma, often resulting from prolonged or repeated adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can significantly affect emotional regulation and relational patterns.
When someone with a co-occurring disorder experiences a mental health crisis, a peer specialist should:
Answer: Use calming support, assess immediate safety, and connect the person to clinical resources
Peer specialists provide immediate emotional support, help ensure safety, and facilitate connection to clinical crisis services as needed.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research is significant for peer support because it demonstrates:
Answer: A dose-response relationship between early trauma and adult physical and mental health problems
The ACEs study showed that higher numbers of adverse childhood experiences are strongly associated with increased risk of physical illness, mental health disorders, and substance use in adulthood.