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Family Systems & Caregiver Support in Disability Trauma Flashcards

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  1. What is a 'Person-Centered Plan' (PCP) and how does it reflect trauma-informed family systems practice?

    Answer: A planning process that centers the individual with a disability's own voice, goals, and support network in developing their care

    PCPs prioritize self-determination and include the individual's own vision alongside family and support network input, aligning with trauma-informed principles of safety and agency.

  2. How might a family's cultural background influence their response to a family member's disability-related trauma disclosure?

    Answer: Cultural norms about shame, disclosure, and help-seeking may either support or prevent acknowledgment and treatment of trauma

    Cultural beliefs about mental health, disability, family privacy, and help-seeking directly shape whether and how families respond to trauma disclosures.

  3. What is 'attachment theory' and why is it relevant to CDT work with individuals with disabilities and their families?

    Answer: It explains how early caregiver relationships shape an individual's ability to form safe relationships and regulate emotions, including trauma responses

    Attachment patterns formed in early caregiver relationships shape trauma vulnerability, emotion regulation, and relationship safety — foundational concerns in CDT practice.

  4. What family intervention approach helps family members of individuals with disabilities learn to recognize and respond to trauma triggers at home?

    Answer: Trauma-informed family psychoeducation and skills training

    Teaching family members to recognize trauma triggers and respond with regulated, safe behavior reduces re-traumatization at home and extends trauma-informed practice beyond the clinical setting.

  5. How should a CDT practitioner approach cases where a family member is also a perpetrator of the client's disability-related trauma?

    Answer: Prioritize client safety, follow mandatory reporting obligations, and develop safety planning before engaging in family systems work

    When a family member is a trauma perpetrator, client safety and mandatory reporting come first — family reunification or joint work may be contraindicated or requires careful sequencing.

  6. What does 'natural supports' mean in disability and CDT practice?

    Answer: Unpaid supports from family, friends, and community members that provide sustainable, relationship-based assistance

    Natural supports leverage existing relationships and community connections, creating sustainable help that persists beyond funded service systems.