Exam Preview for 1474: Providing a Safe Relationship for Children:

Providing a Safe Relationship for Children: Working with Child Victims of Domestic Violence

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. It is important to be knowledgeable on the impacts of domestic violence when working with kids because: Research shows that 1 in 15 kids are exposed to domestic violence each year and you may be the first and only line of support for children who have witnessed domestic violence. You do not have to understand the impacts of domestic violence when working with children. Children are predictable. Children are unpredictable.
2. Assessments that may be helpful in assessing for domestic violence in the home are: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Pediatric Aces and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Asking questions. Having the victim write everything down. Having the victim tell you everything.
3. One of the barriers specifically related to domestic violence when using formalized assessments is: People do not like assessments Parents/Caregivers may not answer honestly on assessments due to fear of retribution and retaliation from the abusive parent Scoring assessments takes too much time They are boring.
4. Some of the behaviors you may see in the play therapy room from children who have been exposed to domestic violence are: Detached/depressed behaviors Increased Aggression Separation Type Anxiety All of the above
5. A caregiver who is abusive to the other parent may behave in ways to create the narrative by: Being overly involved Showing both Jekyll and Hyde type behaviors Flattering the therapist All of the above
6. A theme that is common in play therapy with a child exposed to domestic violence is: Play with food Power and Control and Protection of others Watching movies Playing on the iPad
7. If a child client is presenting as detached and depressed, you can: Use parallel play until they are ready to engage Get caught up in notes because they will just play by themselves End sessions early because the child is not fun to play with None of the above
8. These aspects of documentation are extremely important when working with families who have experienced domestic violence: Get informed consent from both biological caregivers Explain confidentiality and mandated reporting thoroughly with caregivers Write your notes as if a judge were reading them All of the above
9. Managing parent contact and engagement is important when working with families impacted by domestic violence so that we can eliminate: Having to talk to either parent Triangulation To limit note taking on a case All of the above
10. Some ways to limit triangulation with parents are: Using email communication sent to both caregivers Getting payment agreement up front Both A and B None of the above