Exam Preview for 1556: Helping Clients Understand and Heal from Par

Helping Clients Understand and Heal from Partner Emotional Abuse

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following is a tactic perpetrators of emotional abuse use? Gaslighting Isolating partner from their family and friends Guilt-tripping All of the above
2. Which of the following is NOT a sign of emotional abuse? A client explaining that she feels like they have no say or power in the relationship. A client reporting that her partner can be incredibly caring and dotting after a massive fight where he calls her names and shames her. A client reporting that she feels that she is able to communicate with her partner who listens to and respects her opinions. A client reporting that she does not feel like herself anymore and does not recognize herself.
3. Which of the following is NOT a type of partner emotional abuse? Gaslighting Disagreeing about an opinion Controlling behaviors Hyper-critical/judgmental
4. What should be considered in safety planning with someone who is currently in an emotionally abusive relationship? Setting emotional boundaries Logistics if something physically abusive happens Awareness of emotional abuse and tactics All of the above
5. Which of the following is NOT a potential mental health impact emotional abuse may have on a survivor? Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Low self-esteem Borderline Personality Disorder
6. What should you do if a client discloses that they are leaving their emotionally abusive partner? Create a safety plan if the client consents Assess for immediate danger/risk Provide the client with resources and the domestic violence hotline All of the above
7. What is NOT important to consider when working with a survivor of emotional abuse? Providing psychoeducation about emotional abuse How the client could have fixed the relationship with stronger coping skills Feelings of self doubt and low self-esteem The trauma bond between them and the abuser
8. A client discloses to the social worker that she is feeling emotionally unsafe in her partnership and feels unhappy and put down and that she is walking on eggshells constantly. The social worker should: Validate the client’s emotions and ask the client if she feels comfortable discussing what is going on to cause these feelings. Ask the client to refrain from providing details about the situation. Move on to the current therapy goal instead. Tell the client to leave her partner because it is unsafe.
9. What is NOT a potential physical manifestation of emotional abuse for survivors? Flu symptoms Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Gastrointestinal issues
10. Which of the following does NOT demonstrate trauma-informed engagement social workers can use when working with survivors of emotional abuse? Call the domestic violence shelter for the survivor if you suspect they are in an abusive relationship. Educate the client about physical abuse and that they should be prepared that the emotional abuse will lead to that. Validate the client’s feelings, normalize their experience through psychoeducation. Blame the client for the failure of the relationship.