This test covers Day 1 of TF-CBT Training
If the treatment creates discomfort it should be stopped
The more discomfort the better
A therapist may become uncomfortable with it and want to avoid it
It's good to know
Work to resolve avoidance symptoms
Contextualize traumatic experiences into one's life
The cathartic process diminishes the impact of trauma
Gain mastery over trauma reminders
When done correctly it should minimize physical and psychological hyper-arousal
It helps a child experience no discomfort
Children can avoid painful memories
It tricks the child into believing mastery over trauma is possible
True
False
True
False
True
False
Process thoughts and feelings so there is no longer discomfort
Elicit emotional reactions directly related to the trauma
Normalize trauma-related affect
Learn to tolerate negative affect associated with the traum
True
False
True
False
#1--start with closed ended questions to focus the child on important aspects of the trauma
#2--use clarifying, reflective statements
#3--use broad, open-ended questions (what were you thinking? feeling?)
#4--ask questions such as "do you remember" and "can you tell me"
#5--use patience, allow silence
#1, #2, #3
#2, #3, #5
#3, #4, #5
True
False
True
False
Asking "how are you different"
Identifying what the child learned from beginning to end of the treatment
What would they tell other kids?
All of the above
True
False
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