PSS PSS Trauma-Informed Care and Co-Occurring Disorders

Question 1

Which of the following best defines a trauma-informed approach in peer support?

Accepted Answer

Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating this awareness into all interactions

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Focusing exclusively on a person's traumatic past to process emotions

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Requiring trauma disclosures before developing a support relationship

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Avoiding any discussion of trauma to prevent re-traumatization

Question 2

The four Rs of a trauma-informed approach as defined by SAMHSA include: Realize, Recognize, Respond, and:

Accepted Answer

Resist re-traumatization

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Restore

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Refer

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Reflect

Question 3

Co-occurring disorders (also called dual diagnosis) refer to:

Accepted Answer

Having both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder at the same time

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Having two physical health conditions simultaneously

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Being treated by two separate providers

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Experiencing two different types of trauma

Question 4

A peer specialist notices a person they support seems startled by loud noises and avoids certain rooms. This may be an example of:

Accepted Answer

A trauma response or trigger

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Psychosis

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Medication side effects only

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Non-compliance with their recovery plan

Question 5

In integrated dual recovery, the preferred approach is to treat mental health and substance use disorders:

Accepted Answer

Simultaneously in a coordinated and integrated manner

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Sequentially, addressing mental health first then substance use

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Sequentially, addressing substance use first then mental health

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Separately by two independent providers

Question 6

A trauma-informed peer specialist who hears about a person's past traumatic event should primarily:

Accepted Answer

Validate the person's experience and follow their lead on how much to share

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Document the trauma details thoroughly for the clinical team

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Conduct a trauma assessment using standardized clinical tools

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Immediately refer the person to a trauma therapist and end the discussion