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Addressing Complex Trauma Across the Lifespan

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1.  How does complex trauma impact individuals?
  1. Cognitively
  2. Emotionally
  3. Socially
  4. All of the above
2.  Which of the following is TRUE about complex trauma?
  1. Complex trauma has minimal impact on the individual.
  2. Complex trauma is an official diagnosis in DSM V.
  3. Complex trauma describes the wide-ranging, long-term impact of trauma exposure.
  4. Complex trauma only impacts an individual’s functioning within the home.
3.  Complex trauma in elementary school children (6-12 year olds) can often be misdiagnosed as:
  1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  2. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
  3. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  4. Autism
4.  Complex trauma in adolescence can present as:
  1. Difficulty regulating anger
  2. Academic problems
  3. Legal problems
  4. All of the above
5.  Which of the following disorders has symptoms that are very similar to Complex Trauma?
  1. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
  2. Borderline Personality Disorder
  3. Avoidant Personality Disorder
  4. Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
6.  The Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale is an example of which type of assessment?
  1. Detailed Intake
  2. Symptom Checklist
  3. Screening
  4. Comprehensive Assessment
7.  It is recommended to use other phrases to ask about childhood traumas during an assessment. Which of the following is an example of alternate wording provided in the training?
  1. Negative life events
  2. Abuse
  3. Fearful experiences
  4. Anguish
8.  Which of the following was NOT listed as a type of "Felt Safety" that we want to create with survivors of complex trauma?
  1. Cultural Safety
  2. Social Safety
  3. Emotional Safety
  4. Moral Safety
9.  Which of the following clinical approaches uses a “bottom up” model to understand the client’s behavior.
  1. Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
  2. Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT)
  3. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  4. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
10.  Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to address resistance with a survivor of complex trauma?
  1. Demanding compliance
  2. Flexibility
  3. Non-judgmental posture
  4. Consistency

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