LMHC Crisis and Trauma Counseling 2

Question 1

According to the ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study, a higher ACE score is associated with:

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Increased risk of mental and physical health problems across the lifespan

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Better resilience and coping skills in adulthood

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No significant impact on adult functioning

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Reduced risk of substance use due to early adversity awareness

Question 2

Which phase of Roberts' Seven-Stage Crisis Intervention Model involves assessing the individual's current level of lethality and dangerousness?

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Stage 1: Plan and conduct a thorough biopsychosocial assessment

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Stage 3: Identify the major problems

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Stage 2: Establish rapport and the therapeutic relationship

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Stage 4: Deal with feelings and provide support

Question 3

Psychological First Aid (PFA) differs from traditional crisis counseling in that PFA:

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Is a short-term, stabilization-focused approach for immediate post-disaster support

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Requires formal clinical training and licensure to administer

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Focuses primarily on processing traumatic memories in detail

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Is delivered exclusively in clinical settings

Question 4

A counselor is working with a survivor of intimate partner violence who returns to their abuser multiple times. The counselor BEST understands this behavior by recognizing:

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Leaving is statistically the most dangerous time and there are complex trauma bonds

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The client lacks self-worth and should be challenged to leave immediately

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The client is not ready for counseling and should be discharged

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The behavior indicates borderline personality disorder traits

Question 5

Which of the following is a key principle of trauma-informed care (TIC)?

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Recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and integrating knowledge of trauma into all aspects of care

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Confronting the client about trauma avoidance in early sessions

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Avoiding any discussion of trauma to prevent retraumatization

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Prioritizing symptom reduction over the therapeutic relationship

Question 6

When conducting a suicide risk assessment, which factor is most strongly associated with completed suicide?

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A history of previous suicide attempts

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Expressing passive death wishes without a plan

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Feeling sad or hopeless for the first time

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Having a family member who has experienced depression