TSS Trauma Interventions & Procedures 2

Question 1

A client begins dissociating mid-session while describing an assault. What is the most appropriate first intervention?

Accepted Answer

Use grounding techniques to reorient the client to the present

Answer

Grounding brings the client back into the window of tolerance before any further processing occurs.

Question 2

The 5-4-3-2-1 technique primarily uses which modality to ground a client?

Accepted Answer

Sensory awareness

Answer

It directs attention to things the client can see, touch, hear, smell, and taste in the present.

Question 3

In Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), which component involves the child creating a detailed account of the traumatic event?

Accepted Answer

Trauma narrative and processing

Answer

The trauma narrative component lets the child gradually construct and process their account of the trauma.

Question 4

Which phase of EMDR focuses on preparing the client with stabilization and resourcing skills before reprocessing?

Accepted Answer

Preparation

Answer

Phase 2 (Preparation) builds trust and coping resources such as the safe/calm place exercise.

Question 5

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An evidence-informed approach to reduce initial distress and foster adaptive coping

Answer

PFA offers practical support, safety, and connection without forcing disclosure.

TSS - Trauma-Skilled Specialist Certification Practice Test