TCI Post-Crisis Response and Recovery 2

Question 1

According to TCI, the post-crisis recovery phase is important because:

Accepted Answer

Young people and staff are physically and emotionally depleted and need support to return to baseline

Answer

The post-crisis phase is a period of physical and emotional vulnerability for both young people and staff, requiring deliberate support for recovery.

Question 2

In TCI's crisis cycle, the post-crisis depression phase is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Physical and emotional exhaustion, possible remorse, and vulnerability following a crisis

Answer

Post-crisis depression refers to the period of emotional and physical deflation that commonly follows an intense crisis episode.

Question 3

TCI recommends that the Life Space Interview (LSI) following a crisis should be conducted:

Accepted Answer

After the young person has sufficiently recovered and is able to engage cognitively and emotionally

Answer

The LSI is most effective after the young person has recovered enough to engage reflectively - attempting it too early is ineffective.

Question 4

Which is an appropriate caregiver action during the post-crisis recovery phase for a young person showing remorse?

Accepted Answer

Offer calm reassurance, physical comfort if appropriate, and low-demand interaction

Answer

Offering calm reassurance and low-demand interaction meets the young person's recovery needs without exploiting their vulnerable emotional state.

Question 5

After a crisis involving physical intervention, TCI recommends that staff should:

Accepted Answer

Receive a formal debrief and be offered emotional support from supervisors or peers

Answer

TCI emphasizes that staff who have been involved in a physical intervention need formal debriefing and emotional support as part of their professional self-care.

TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification Practice Test

TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification Practice Test

TCI Post-Crisis Response and Recovery 2