TCI - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Test Review
Exam Newest 2026 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Graded A+
TCI - CORRECT ANSWER-purpose:
- trauma informed care/de-escalate
- having physical presence
- this technique works for ages 5 and up (no one younger than 5)
- all feelings are valid, how you respond is what is important
developmental relationships are characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER--
attachment
- reciprocity (ex: throwing a ball back and forth)
- progressive complexity (ex: the medal system)
- balance of power
criteria for using time away - CORRECT ANSWER-- the child has demonstrated
an ability to self-regulate
- the child is not too highly escalated
,- the child can go somewhere to relax, be quiet and think
- the purpose is to help the child quiet their emotions, not to punish
adults can be a source of strength for children by: - CORRECT ANSWER-- seeing
the situation from the child's point of view (empathetic response)
- supportive (emotional/environmental)
- celebrate child's efforts/success
goal of emotional first aid - CORRECT ANSWER-- provide immediate support to
reduce emotional intensity
- identify and resolve the underlying concerns causing distress (keep the child in
the activity)
(band aid affect)(what's the actual/underlying problem? - focus on/deal with
that)(fix the problem for now to help regulate them)
strategies for emotional first aid - CORRECT ANSWER-- co-regulate emotions -
be a calm presence
- maintain the relationship and lines of communication
- plan and anticipate - be a coach - when child is using their 'emotional brain' ->
use emotional first aid
, (band aid affect - what's the actual/underlying problem - focus on/deal with
that)(fix the problem for now to help regulate them)
power struggles - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-productive conflicts for the express
purpose of establishing control, usually between teachers and students
("drop the rope")
Dropping the Rope (strategies) (we can avoid/end the power struggle by:) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Strategies:
1.) Listen and validate the child's feelings - use active listening and empathic
responses to understand the child's feelings.
2.) manage the environment - remove all additional stimulation (including
audiences) to avoid child "saving face" and avoid others and encouraging the
struggle
3.) give the child choices and the time to decide what to do next - remind the
child of positive choices they have made in the past and what choices are
available now.
Exam Newest 2026 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Graded A+
TCI - CORRECT ANSWER-purpose:
- trauma informed care/de-escalate
- having physical presence
- this technique works for ages 5 and up (no one younger than 5)
- all feelings are valid, how you respond is what is important
developmental relationships are characterized by: - CORRECT ANSWER--
attachment
- reciprocity (ex: throwing a ball back and forth)
- progressive complexity (ex: the medal system)
- balance of power
criteria for using time away - CORRECT ANSWER-- the child has demonstrated
an ability to self-regulate
- the child is not too highly escalated
,- the child can go somewhere to relax, be quiet and think
- the purpose is to help the child quiet their emotions, not to punish
adults can be a source of strength for children by: - CORRECT ANSWER-- seeing
the situation from the child's point of view (empathetic response)
- supportive (emotional/environmental)
- celebrate child's efforts/success
goal of emotional first aid - CORRECT ANSWER-- provide immediate support to
reduce emotional intensity
- identify and resolve the underlying concerns causing distress (keep the child in
the activity)
(band aid affect)(what's the actual/underlying problem? - focus on/deal with
that)(fix the problem for now to help regulate them)
strategies for emotional first aid - CORRECT ANSWER-- co-regulate emotions -
be a calm presence
- maintain the relationship and lines of communication
- plan and anticipate - be a coach - when child is using their 'emotional brain' ->
use emotional first aid
, (band aid affect - what's the actual/underlying problem - focus on/deal with
that)(fix the problem for now to help regulate them)
power struggles - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-productive conflicts for the express
purpose of establishing control, usually between teachers and students
("drop the rope")
Dropping the Rope (strategies) (we can avoid/end the power struggle by:) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Strategies:
1.) Listen and validate the child's feelings - use active listening and empathic
responses to understand the child's feelings.
2.) manage the environment - remove all additional stimulation (including
audiences) to avoid child "saving face" and avoid others and encouraging the
struggle
3.) give the child choices and the time to decide what to do next - remind the
child of positive choices they have made in the past and what choices are
available now.
