Exam Preview for 1529: Childhood Trauma: Healing the Helper

Childhood Trauma: Healing the Helper - Part 1

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1. The authentic helper recognizes the critical importance of _____________. Boundaries Helping Love None of the above
2. The triggered and adaptive parts of us view our work and relationships through the prisms of our _____________. Future Needs Wants Past
3. The characteristic to call things for what they are and to seek out help when it is needed is rooted in the _________________. Adaptive Child Authentic Helper Combative Child None of the Above
4. The characteristic to maintain a high threshold for mistreatment is rooted in the __________ part? Adaptive Child Authentic Helper Combative Child None of the above
5. We do not remember childhood trauma, we ___________ it. relive process lose embrace
6. A child’s need for attachment is often in connection with their need for which of the following? Space Authenticity Happiness None of the above
7. As children we construct ____________ to help our worlds make sense to us? Walls Early Narratives Role Reversals None of the above
8. Johnny is a small child whose father is emotionally needy and relies very heavily upon Johnny to meet his emotional needs. His father never tends to Johnny’s emotional needs and views Johnny as an extension of himself. Which of the following is a potential early narrative that Johnny might construct? Johnny might construct a narrative in which he feels worthy and understands that his worth is not tied to what he does for others Johnny might construct a narrative in which his needs are unimportant. Johnny might construct a narrative in which people are trustworthy and able to meet his needs None of the above
9. Kara is rarely ever acknowledged for the emotional labor that she provides to her parents. She works tirelessly to excel in school and at home in an effort to convince herself, her parents and others that things are “normal” in her family. Which of the following is a potential narrative that Kara might construct? Kara might construct a narrative in which she can work her way into love and attention. Kara might construct a narrative in which she has a low threshold for being treated well. Kara might construct a narrative in which relationships are reciprocal and her needs are just as important as the needs of others. None of the above
10. Jade is a teenager whose parents have often been uncomfortable with her emotions. Her entire life her parents often shut her down, shamed her, and became angry at her when she expressed emotions like anxiety, fear, frustration, etc. Which of the following is a potential early narrative that Jade might construct? Jade might construct a narrative in which she feels safe and comfortable expressing her emotions. Jade might construct a narrative in which she views her emotions as valid and important. Jade might construct a narrative in which she feels that her emotions are not important or invalid. None of the above