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TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) Training STUDY
GUIDE EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
Most Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) (Latest Update
2026) UPDATE!!
a young person's inability to cope results in change in behavior
......ANSWER......a crisis occurs when....
SUPPORT environmentally and emotionally to reduce stress and risk
......ANSWER......first goal of crisis intervention
TEACH children better ways to cope with stress ......ANSWER......2nd goal of
crisis intervention
baseline triggering event escalation phase outburst recovery
......ANSWER......stress model of crisis
baseline, agitation, aggression, violence ......ANSWER......stress model of crisis
behaviors/staff intervention
higher order no change lower order ......ANSWER......types of recovery phase
What is the goal of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) system?
......ANSWER......To improve the quality of care for children in out-of-home care
and prevent child retraumatization and injury.
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When was the 7th edition of the TCI system launched? ......ANSWER......In 2020.
What are the six general criteria for effective TCI implementation?
......ANSWER......1. Leadership and program support, 2. Child and family
inclusion, 3. Clinical participation, 4. Supervision and post-crisis response, 5.
Training and competency standards, 6. Critical incident monitoring and
feedback.
What has TCI resulted in for staff managing crises? ......ANSWER......Increased
ability to manage and prevent crises, along with improved knowledge and skills.
What does the Residential Child Care Project (RCCP) focus on?
......ANSWER......Researching, developing, and disseminating techniques to
improve care for children in residential settings.
Who is the director of the Residential Child Care Project?
......ANSWER......Martha J. Holden.
What is the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research's mission?
......ANSWER......To improve efforts to understand and deal with risk and
protective factors affecting children, youth, families, and communities.
What is translational research? ......ANSWER......The systematic application of
research findings to develop innovative interventions, practices, and policies.
What was established by the merger of FLDC and the Bronfenbrenner Life
Course Center? ......ANSWER......The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational
Research (BCTR).
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What is the significance of Urie Bronfenbrenner in child development?
......ANSWER......He is known for his ecological systems theory and helped form
the Head Start Program.
What is the focus of Hamilton's model of translational research?
......ANSWER......It emphasizes the bi-directional relationship between practice
and research across different quadrants.
What is the purpose of the Center for Creating Trauma-Informed Residential
Settings? ......ANSWER......To develop a national network of services for children
and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
What types of settings has TCI been adapted for? ......ANSWER......Mental
health, juvenile justice, foster care, kinship care, adoptive families, and schools.
What does the TCI Trainer Certification Process aim to achieve?
......ANSWER......To formally recognize organizations that have implemented the
TCI system at the highest standard.
What is the role of ongoing evaluation in TCI training? ......ANSWER......To test
participants' knowledge and skills and conduct quality improvement
assessments.
What is the importance of leadership in TCI implementation?
......ANSWER......Leadership and program support are crucial for the successful
implementation of TCI.
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What does child and family inclusion refer to in TCI? ......ANSWER......Involving
children and families in the care and decision-making processes.
What is the significance of supervision and post-crisis support in TCI?
......ANSWER......To ensure staff are supported after crisis events and to improve
future responses.
How does TCI address the use of physical restraint? ......ANSWER......It aims to
reduce the need for physical restraint through effective crisis management
techniques.
What is the main focus of the TCI System? ......ANSWER......To provide a trauma-
informed approach to crisis intervention in residential child care.
What are the expected outcomes of implementing TCI with fidelity?
......ANSWER......Improved crisis management skills and a positive change in
attitudes towards physical restraint.
What is the purpose of critical incident monitoring in TCI? ......ANSWER......To
gather feedback and improve crisis intervention practices.
What is the significance of the TCI Theory of Change? ......ANSWER......It outlines
the principles and expected outcomes of implementing the TCI system.
What is the role of training and competency standards in TCI?
......ANSWER......To ensure that staff are adequately prepared to handle crisis
situations effectively.
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TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) Training STUDY
GUIDE EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
Most Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) (Latest Update
2026) UPDATE!!
a young person's inability to cope results in change in behavior
......ANSWER......a crisis occurs when....
SUPPORT environmentally and emotionally to reduce stress and risk
......ANSWER......first goal of crisis intervention
TEACH children better ways to cope with stress ......ANSWER......2nd goal of
crisis intervention
baseline triggering event escalation phase outburst recovery
......ANSWER......stress model of crisis
baseline, agitation, aggression, violence ......ANSWER......stress model of crisis
behaviors/staff intervention
higher order no change lower order ......ANSWER......types of recovery phase
What is the goal of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) system?
......ANSWER......To improve the quality of care for children in out-of-home care
and prevent child retraumatization and injury.
pg. 1
,2|Page
When was the 7th edition of the TCI system launched? ......ANSWER......In 2020.
What are the six general criteria for effective TCI implementation?
......ANSWER......1. Leadership and program support, 2. Child and family
inclusion, 3. Clinical participation, 4. Supervision and post-crisis response, 5.
Training and competency standards, 6. Critical incident monitoring and
feedback.
What has TCI resulted in for staff managing crises? ......ANSWER......Increased
ability to manage and prevent crises, along with improved knowledge and skills.
What does the Residential Child Care Project (RCCP) focus on?
......ANSWER......Researching, developing, and disseminating techniques to
improve care for children in residential settings.
Who is the director of the Residential Child Care Project?
......ANSWER......Martha J. Holden.
What is the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research's mission?
......ANSWER......To improve efforts to understand and deal with risk and
protective factors affecting children, youth, families, and communities.
What is translational research? ......ANSWER......The systematic application of
research findings to develop innovative interventions, practices, and policies.
What was established by the merger of FLDC and the Bronfenbrenner Life
Course Center? ......ANSWER......The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational
Research (BCTR).
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What is the significance of Urie Bronfenbrenner in child development?
......ANSWER......He is known for his ecological systems theory and helped form
the Head Start Program.
What is the focus of Hamilton's model of translational research?
......ANSWER......It emphasizes the bi-directional relationship between practice
and research across different quadrants.
What is the purpose of the Center for Creating Trauma-Informed Residential
Settings? ......ANSWER......To develop a national network of services for children
and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
What types of settings has TCI been adapted for? ......ANSWER......Mental
health, juvenile justice, foster care, kinship care, adoptive families, and schools.
What does the TCI Trainer Certification Process aim to achieve?
......ANSWER......To formally recognize organizations that have implemented the
TCI system at the highest standard.
What is the role of ongoing evaluation in TCI training? ......ANSWER......To test
participants' knowledge and skills and conduct quality improvement
assessments.
What is the importance of leadership in TCI implementation?
......ANSWER......Leadership and program support are crucial for the successful
implementation of TCI.
pg. 3
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What does child and family inclusion refer to in TCI? ......ANSWER......Involving
children and families in the care and decision-making processes.
What is the significance of supervision and post-crisis support in TCI?
......ANSWER......To ensure staff are supported after crisis events and to improve
future responses.
How does TCI address the use of physical restraint? ......ANSWER......It aims to
reduce the need for physical restraint through effective crisis management
techniques.
What is the main focus of the TCI System? ......ANSWER......To provide a trauma-
informed approach to crisis intervention in residential child care.
What are the expected outcomes of implementing TCI with fidelity?
......ANSWER......Improved crisis management skills and a positive change in
attitudes towards physical restraint.
What is the purpose of critical incident monitoring in TCI? ......ANSWER......To
gather feedback and improve crisis intervention practices.
What is the significance of the TCI Theory of Change? ......ANSWER......It outlines
the principles and expected outcomes of implementing the TCI system.
What is the role of training and competency standards in TCI?
......ANSWER......To ensure that staff are adequately prepared to handle crisis
situations effectively.
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