TTC Complex Trauma & Dissociation 2

Question 1

Which structural model of dissociation distinguishes between the 'Apparently Normal Part' (ANP) and the 'Emotional Part' (EP) of the personality?

Accepted Answer

Theory of Structural Dissociation

Answer

The Theory of Structural Dissociation (Van der Hart, Nijenhuis & Steele) divides the personality into ANP, which manages daily functioning, and EP, which holds traumatic memories and emotional responses.

Question 2

A client with complex trauma reports feeling like a detached observer watching themselves during a therapy session. This experience is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Depersonalization

Answer

Depersonalization involves feeling detached from one's own body or mental processes, as if one is an outside observer of one's thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Question 3

In complex trauma treatment, 'windows of tolerance' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The optimal arousal zone for processing trauma without overwhelm or shutdown

Answer

The window of tolerance (Siegel) describes the zone of optimal arousal where a client can process trauma material without becoming hyper- or hypo-aroused.

Question 4

Which of the following is a PRIMARY difference between simple PTSD and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

C-PTSD includes disturbances in self-organization such as affect dysregulation and negative self-concept

Answer

C-PTSD includes the core PTSD symptoms plus disturbances in self-organization (DSO): affect dysregulation, negative self-concept, and interpersonal disturbances.

Question 5

A therapist notices their client rapidly alternates between intense emotional flooding and complete emotional detachment within a single session. This pattern is MOST consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Oscillation between hyper- and hypo-arousal states in complex trauma

Answer

Rapid oscillation between emotional flooding (hyperarousal) and emotional detachment (hypoarousal/dissociation) is a hallmark presentation in complex trauma, reflecting dysregulated nervous system responses.

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TTC Complex Trauma & Dissociation 2