Question 1

Describe what is meant by &#34;insidious trauma&#34; and give two examples.

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Question 2

Discuss four things clinicians should do when working with suicidal clients.

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Question 3

When a crisis rekindles unfinished business from previous crises this is called:&#10;A)A precipitating event&#10;B)A situational crisis&#10;C)A compound crisis&#10;D)A developmental crisis

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A compound crisis occurs when a new crisis reignites issues from previous crises that were not fully resolved. This can make the situation more complex and difficult to manage.

Question 4

The traumatic response of someone to hearing about or witnessing another person's traumatic experience is called:&#10;A)Secondary traumatic stress&#10;B)Hate crime&#10;C)Insidious trauma&#10;D)Microaggression

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The term for this type of response is known as secondary traumatic stress. This can occur in individuals who work closely with trauma survivors or who have close relationships with them. It can cause symptoms similar to those of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 5

When working with a client in crisis:&#10;A)The clinician should be prepared to work with the person for a long time because crisis work is long-term work.&#10;B)The clinician may need to meet with the client more frequently and for varying durations.&#10;C)The clinician should be willing to explore many areas with the client.&#10;D)The clinician should be nondirective and let the client organize the story.

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When working with a client in crisis, it is important to be flexible with scheduling and session duration to meet the client's needs. Crisis work may require more frequent sessions initially and may need to be adjusted based on progress. Option A is incorrect because crisis work is generally short-term and focused on stabilizing the client in the present. Option C is too general and doesn't specifically address crisis work. Option D may not be effective in crisis work as the client may need a more directive approach to address their immediate needs.

Question 6

Gail has been working with a client who was a victim of a home invasion and rape. Gail is now having dreams in which she is being attacked and she reports that she often feels anxious. Gail is experiencing:

A)Over-identification with the client
B)Insidious trauma.
C)Vicarious trauma
D)Identification with the aggressor

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Gail is experiencing vicarious trauma, also known as secondary trauma or compassion fatigue, which can occur when a therapist becomes emotionally involved with a client's trauma and begins to experience symptoms similar to those of the client. This can lead to anxiety, nightmares, and other symptoms of trauma. This is different from over-identification with the client or identification with the aggressor, which are other forms of countertransference. Insidious trauma refers to a type of trauma that occurs over time and is often related to ongoing stressors, such as racism or discrimination.

Question 7

In a crisis, all of the following are true EXCEPT:&#10;A)The person perceives the event as a danger, loss or threat.&#10;B)The destabilization that occurs provides an opportunity to re-stabilize at a higher level of functioning.&#10;C)Customary coping mechanisms are effective.&#10;D)Culture influences the way the person makes meaning of the event.

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During a crisis, customary coping mechanisms may not be effective as the situation is often overwhelming and requires a different approach to manage it.

Question 8

Discuss five common features of crises.

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Question 9

Warning signs in clients contemplating suicide include all of the following EXCEPT:&#10;A)Suicidal thinking nearly every day&#10;B)Withdrawal&#10;C)Recklessness&#10;D)Religious preoccupations

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Religious preoccupations are not necessarily a warning sign for suicide, and in fact, may indicate a protective factor. However, suicidal thinking nearly every day, withdrawal, and recklessness are all common warning signs.

Question 10

What does the acronym SLAP refer to and how is it useful in working with suicidal clients?

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Question 11

Attempted suicide is also called:&#10;A)Suicidal ideation&#10;B)Attention seeking&#10;C)Parasuicide&#10;D)Manipulation

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Question 12

Clinicians who work with clients who are in crisis:&#10;A)Can learn from their clients about coping with adversity&#10;B)Can experience vicarious resilience&#10;C)Can find that it helps them put things in perspective&#10;D)All of the above

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Question 13

When working with actively suicidal clients:&#10;A)Clinicians should focus on the positive things that are going on in the clients' life and distract clients from talking about the negatives and hardships they face.&#10;B)Clinicians should not ask clients directly about possible suicidal intention because it could trigger suicidal behaviors by bringing up the topic.&#10;C)Clinicians should use empirically supported assessment tools to assess for risk factors, warning signs and protective factors.&#10;D)Clinicians should leave the client in the room and immediately get the advice of a supervisor or consultant.

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Question 14

Describe three of the very first services that crisis intervention specialists must provide to an individual in crisis.

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Question 15

The term used to describe a catastrophic event that is so sudden or uncontrollable that it overwhelms cognition and meaning making, and shatters the person's assumptions about the world is called:&#10;A)Crisis&#10;B)Compound crisis&#10;C)Trauma&#10;D)Complex crisis

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Deck 13: Working With People in Crisis