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TF-CBT: Trauma Narrative Processing
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
Which of the following describes the suggested order for effectively obtaining information from
a child when developing a trauma narrative?
Listen, Repeat, Challenge, Reflect
Wait, Ask, Write Down, Read Back
Ask, Listen, Repeat, Write Down
Ask, Reflect, Challenge, Write - answer✔✔Ask, Listen, Repeat, Write Down
The therapist should Ask an open-ended question, Listen to the child's response; Repeat the
response back to the child, and then Write Down the answer in the narrative
When creating the trauma narrative with the child, the clinician should:
Be listening for examples of distorted, unhelpful thoughts in the child's account of what
happened
Consistently remain quiet to allow the child to process the information on his/her own
Focus on the child's feelings without talking about specific aspects of the trauma
Help the child fill in memory gaps by suggesting logical explanations and links between events
that the child may be repressing - answer✔✔Be listening for examples of distorted, unhelpful
thoughts in the child's account of what happened
One of the main goals of eliciting thoughts and feelings when creating the narrative is to identify
unhelpful and inaccurate thoughts that produce symptoms of PTSD and/or depression.
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Which statement about developmental expectations for the creation of the trauma narrative is
correct?
Because specific, detailed information is essential for gradual exposure to work, the level of
detail provided in the description of traumatic events should be basically the same for all ages.
Therapists should encourage older clients to make more use of trauma narratives that are in the
format of a book (as opposed to a poem, song, or other medium).
The ability to create detailed narratives can vary considerably across school-aged kids.
Because younger children are more familiar with "make believe" stories, therapists can
incorporate imaginary characters and events into trauma narratives among this group. -
answer✔✔The ability to create detailed narratives can vary considerably across school-aged
kids.
Child distress is actually a reason to complete a trauma narrative, not to avoid it. Repeated
exposure to trauma-related memories will help the child learn to manage trauma-related distress.
When a child has more than one type of traumatic event (e.g., sexual abuse and physical abuse),
to avoid overwhelming the child it is recommended to do the trauma narrative on only one of
these events.
TRUE
FALSE - answer✔✔FALSE
Trauma narratives for youth with multiple trauma exposures should include elements from all the
traumas that most significantly contribute to children's symptom presentation (i.e., intrusive
thoughts, avoidance).
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic purpose of creating a Trauma Narrative?
Helping to minimize intrusive and upsetting trauma-related imagery
Helping to reduce avoidance of cues, situations, and feelings associated with trauma exposure
Identifying helpful and unhelpful cognitions about traumatic events
Learning which people, places, or situations to avoid so that trauma reactions won't be triggered
TF-CBT: Trauma Narrative Processing
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
Which of the following describes the suggested order for effectively obtaining information from
a child when developing a trauma narrative?
Listen, Repeat, Challenge, Reflect
Wait, Ask, Write Down, Read Back
Ask, Listen, Repeat, Write Down
Ask, Reflect, Challenge, Write - answer✔✔Ask, Listen, Repeat, Write Down
The therapist should Ask an open-ended question, Listen to the child's response; Repeat the
response back to the child, and then Write Down the answer in the narrative
When creating the trauma narrative with the child, the clinician should:
Be listening for examples of distorted, unhelpful thoughts in the child's account of what
happened
Consistently remain quiet to allow the child to process the information on his/her own
Focus on the child's feelings without talking about specific aspects of the trauma
Help the child fill in memory gaps by suggesting logical explanations and links between events
that the child may be repressing - answer✔✔Be listening for examples of distorted, unhelpful
thoughts in the child's account of what happened
One of the main goals of eliciting thoughts and feelings when creating the narrative is to identify
unhelpful and inaccurate thoughts that produce symptoms of PTSD and/or depression.
, ©THEBRIGHT EXAM STUDY SOLUTIONS 8/26/2024 11:32 AM
Which statement about developmental expectations for the creation of the trauma narrative is
correct?
Because specific, detailed information is essential for gradual exposure to work, the level of
detail provided in the description of traumatic events should be basically the same for all ages.
Therapists should encourage older clients to make more use of trauma narratives that are in the
format of a book (as opposed to a poem, song, or other medium).
The ability to create detailed narratives can vary considerably across school-aged kids.
Because younger children are more familiar with "make believe" stories, therapists can
incorporate imaginary characters and events into trauma narratives among this group. -
answer✔✔The ability to create detailed narratives can vary considerably across school-aged
kids.
Child distress is actually a reason to complete a trauma narrative, not to avoid it. Repeated
exposure to trauma-related memories will help the child learn to manage trauma-related distress.
When a child has more than one type of traumatic event (e.g., sexual abuse and physical abuse),
to avoid overwhelming the child it is recommended to do the trauma narrative on only one of
these events.
TRUE
FALSE - answer✔✔FALSE
Trauma narratives for youth with multiple trauma exposures should include elements from all the
traumas that most significantly contribute to children's symptom presentation (i.e., intrusive
thoughts, avoidance).
Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic purpose of creating a Trauma Narrative?
Helping to minimize intrusive and upsetting trauma-related imagery
Helping to reduce avoidance of cues, situations, and feelings associated with trauma exposure
Identifying helpful and unhelpful cognitions about traumatic events
Learning which people, places, or situations to avoid so that trauma reactions won't be triggered
