TTC Trauma-Informed Care and Techniques 2

Question 1

Which principle of trauma-informed care emphasizes that clients should have choices in their treatment and feel a sense of agency?

Accepted Answer

Empowerment and choice

Answer

Empowerment and choice is a core TIC principle that restores agency to survivors who experienced powerlessness during trauma.

Question 2

A trauma-informed clinician notices a client suddenly dissociates mid-session. The most appropriate immediate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Use grounding techniques to bring the client back to the present

Answer

Grounding techniques help re-orient a dissociating client to the present moment and restore a sense of safety.

Question 3

The 'window of tolerance' concept in trauma treatment refers to:

Accepted Answer

The emotional range in which a client can process trauma without becoming dysregulated

Answer

The window of tolerance is the optimal arousal zone where clients can process traumatic material without hyper- or hypo-arousal.

Question 4

Somatic experiencing as a trauma treatment modality primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Tracking and releasing physical body sensations tied to trauma

Answer

Somatic Experiencing, developed by Peter Levine, works with body sensations and physiological responses to help discharge trauma.

Question 5

Secondary traumatic stress (STS) in trauma clinicians is BEST differentiated from burnout by:

Accepted Answer

STS results from indirect exposure to traumatic material, while burnout stems from chronic workplace stress

Answer

STS mirrors PTSD symptoms arising from exposure to clients' traumatic content, distinct from burnout's cumulative occupational exhaustion.

(TTC) Trauma Treatment Certification Practice Test