Exam Preview for 1728: Childhood Emotional Neglect: The Often Invis

Childhood Emotional Neglect: The Often Invisible Form of Trauma

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1. Which of the following is a basic emotional need of children? Attention Boundaries/Guidance Comfort All of the above
2. Childhood ______________________ occurs when basic emotional needs are not met by a child’s parent or caregivers. Emotional neglect Emotional repair Emotional responsiveness Emotional rupture
3. Childhood emotional neglect may result from a parent who is: Depressed Emotionally immature Narcissistic All of the above
4. Which of the following is an added component of childhood emotional neglect that may make it difficult for survivors of self-identify as having been harmed? It is invisible Survivors are easily able to be identified by how they look Childhood emotional neglect is often reported to police Teachers regularly identify child survivors of emotional neglect
5. Which of the following is a symptom of childhood emotional neglect? Feeling confident Feeling self-assured Feeling “not real”/ feeling “invisible” Feeling proud
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of parent that contributes to childhood emotional neglect? The Authoritarian Parent The Permissive Parent The Bereaved Parent The Caring Parent
7. Therapists working with survivors of childhood emotional neglect should: Be patient with a client’s process– there may be a lot of grief underneath denial of emotional needs Be wary of client stating they are ‘fine’ or denying feelings of sadness or anger Be conscientious of when client changes from emotional to less emotional topic All of the above
8. Survivors of childhood emotional neglect often experience: Intellectualization Trust in self Healthy emotional regulation None of the above
9. Which of the following is NOT a common way survivors of childhood emotional neglect may present in therapy? Difficulty knowing what to talk about in therapy Feeling that others have it worse than them Feeling confident about their assessment of what they experienced and feel Lack of trust in self
10. Which of the following is a helpful tip for therapists when working with survivors of childhood emotional neglect? Question the client’s experience of the situation to make sure they are being an accurate reporter. Provide mirroring of the client’s positive qualities and strengths. Tell the client that their feelings aren’t real unless they have clear memories. Ask the client to have grace for their parent’s mistakes.