SSW Trauma-Informed Practice 2

Question 1

Complex trauma, as distinguished from single-incident trauma, typically involves:

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Repeated or prolonged exposure to traumatic events, often interpersonal in nature

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A single terrifying event with lasting psychological impact

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Trauma experienced exclusively during adulthood

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Trauma that occurs in public or community settings

Question 2

The 'window of tolerance' in trauma-informed practice refers to:

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The optimal zone of arousal in which a person can process experiences and function effectively

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The time frame within which trauma must be legally reported

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The legal window for filing trauma-related educational accommodations

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The duration of a trauma-focused therapy session

Question 3

Polyvagal Theory, which informs trauma-informed practice by explaining the nervous system's hierarchical responses to threat, was developed by:

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Stephen Porges

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Bessel van der Kolk

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Judith Herman

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Bruce Perry

Question 4

A student who witnessed a traumatic accident begins refusing to attend school. This avoidance is best understood as:

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A trauma response aimed at avoiding trauma-related triggers in the environment

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Truancy rooted in academic failure

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Evidence of conduct disorder requiring disciplinary intervention

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A symptom of separation anxiety unrelated to the witnessed event

Question 5

Secondary traumatic stress (STS) in school social workers is best described as:

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Emotional distress resulting from indirect exposure to clients' traumatic experiences

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Stress resulting from excessive caseloads and administrative duties

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Burnout caused by poor clinical supervision

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Compassion satisfaction gained from successfully helping traumatized students

Question 6

CBITS (Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools) is specifically designed to:

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Provide group-based cognitive behavioral treatment for trauma symptoms in school-aged children

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Train teachers in classroom management strategies for traumatized students

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Assess the prevalence of trauma exposure across a school district

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Create individualized education plans for students diagnosed with PTSD

Question 7

A systems-level trauma-informed approach in schools primarily requires:

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Training all staff on trauma's impact and creating universally safe, supportive environments

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Providing individual therapy to every student in the building

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Hiring additional specialists to manage all trauma-related concerns

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Focusing trauma services exclusively on students in special education programs