TF-CBT: Conjoint Parent-Child Sessions UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
1. Which of the following is an indication that the Caregiver shows a high level of dis-
family is not ready to participate in parent-child tress when discussing the child's trau-
sessions? matic experience
Caregiver shows a high level of distress when Caregiver readiness needs to be
discussing the child's traumatic experience demonstrated by maintaining a rea-
Caregiver disputes unhelpful or upsetting sonably calm demeanor when listen-
thoughts related to the child's traumatic expe- ing to or talking about the child's trau-
rience ma.
Child has discussed the trauma narrative com-
fortably, but only with the therapist
The child is still having some emotional reac-
tions when describing the traumatic event
2. Which of the following is NOT consistent with These sessions provide opportunities
the rationale for having parent-child sessions? for caregivers to explain how they
overcame their self-blame
These sessions provide parents the opportunity
to model appropriate coping responses The focus of conjoint sessions should
The sharing helps the child continue to become be on the child's progress and mastery
desensitized to the trauma narrative of the trauma, not the parents. Par-
Discussions between children and caregivers ents should receive validation for their
help clear up misunderstandings and enhance progress in parent sessions with the
relationships therapist.
These sessions provide opportunities for care-
givers to explain how they overcame their
self-blame
3. Which of the following is true about conjoint The sessions should be carefully
parent-child sessions where the Trauma Narra- planned ahead of time in order to re-
tive is shared? duce the possibility of any unexpected
reactions or problems.
and CORRECT Answers
1. Which of the following is an indication that the Caregiver shows a high level of dis-
family is not ready to participate in parent-child tress when discussing the child's trau-
sessions? matic experience
Caregiver shows a high level of distress when Caregiver readiness needs to be
discussing the child's traumatic experience demonstrated by maintaining a rea-
Caregiver disputes unhelpful or upsetting sonably calm demeanor when listen-
thoughts related to the child's traumatic expe- ing to or talking about the child's trau-
rience ma.
Child has discussed the trauma narrative com-
fortably, but only with the therapist
The child is still having some emotional reac-
tions when describing the traumatic event
2. Which of the following is NOT consistent with These sessions provide opportunities
the rationale for having parent-child sessions? for caregivers to explain how they
overcame their self-blame
These sessions provide parents the opportunity
to model appropriate coping responses The focus of conjoint sessions should
The sharing helps the child continue to become be on the child's progress and mastery
desensitized to the trauma narrative of the trauma, not the parents. Par-
Discussions between children and caregivers ents should receive validation for their
help clear up misunderstandings and enhance progress in parent sessions with the
relationships therapist.
These sessions provide opportunities for care-
givers to explain how they overcame their
self-blame
3. Which of the following is true about conjoint The sessions should be carefully
parent-child sessions where the Trauma Narra- planned ahead of time in order to re-
tive is shared? duce the possibility of any unexpected
reactions or problems.
