TCI 7th edition Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
A TRAUMA - INFORMED ORGANIZATION - AnswersSupports and facilitates trauma - informed care
through : Policies Procedures Practices
A TRAUMA - INFORMED ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT STAFF - AnswersUnderstand what trauma is and
how it impacts everyone within the system Recognize behaviors and patterns that reflect past or present
trauma Respond in ways that avoid re - traumatization
DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY - AnswersAttachment Reciprocity
Progressive complexity Balance of power
THE TCI SYSTEM ASSISTS ORGANIZATIONS TO - AnswersPrevent crises from occurring De - escalate
potential crises Manage acute physical behavior Reduce potential and actual injury to children and staff
Teach children emotional regulation skills and coping strategies Develop a learning organization
Effective TCI implementation includes - Answers- child and family inclusion
- clinical participation
- supervision and post crisis response
- training and competency standards
- documentation, incident monitoring, and feedback
- leadership and program support
Child outcomes of TCI - Answers- trust and use adults to help regulate emotions
- demonstrate increased emotional regulation skills
- use adaptive behaviours in response to stressful events
- develop ability to learn througg reflecting on experiences
Organizational outcomes of TCI - Answers- Reduction of assaults, fighting, runaways, and restraints
-predictability and stability incthe milieu
The goal of TCI - AnswersTo create safe, developmentslly appropriate, non confrontational, trauma
sensitive environments thst are supported at all levels of the organization
A therapeutic milieu - AnswersThe combination of people, emotions, artitudes, and objects thst create a
sense of safety, respect, belonging, care and accountability
Spaces within the therapeutic milieu - Answers- ideological
- physical
, - cultural
- social
- enotional
Setting conditions - AnswersAny thing that makes challenging behaviour or traumatic stress responses
more or less likely to occur
Ideological space - Answers- communicates a philosophy of care
- supports developmentally appropriate practice
- provides opportunities for children to participate successfully in activities
- involves children, families, and staff members in decision making
- encourages relationship building activities
- creates a learning organization
Physical space - Answers- makes good use of space for personal and public use
- is clean, orderly, inviting
- feels safe and nurturing
- has soft lighting and reasonable claming noise level
- is furnished and decorated appropriately for the age group living there
Cultural space - Answers- develops culturally competent staff
- accepts and celebrates cultural differences
- supports family connections and involvement
- allows for culturally diverse staff- child interaction
Social space - Answers-Values attachments and developmental relationships
- balances structure and flexibility to meet individual and group needs
-creates opportunities to participate and contribute
-has goals, structure, and is designed to help children develop skills
-allows for practice of important life skills
Emotional space - Answers-takes into consideration specific effects of trauma
A TRAUMA - INFORMED ORGANIZATION - AnswersSupports and facilitates trauma - informed care
through : Policies Procedures Practices
A TRAUMA - INFORMED ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT STAFF - AnswersUnderstand what trauma is and
how it impacts everyone within the system Recognize behaviors and patterns that reflect past or present
trauma Respond in ways that avoid re - traumatization
DEVELOPMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS ARE CHARACTERIZED BY - AnswersAttachment Reciprocity
Progressive complexity Balance of power
THE TCI SYSTEM ASSISTS ORGANIZATIONS TO - AnswersPrevent crises from occurring De - escalate
potential crises Manage acute physical behavior Reduce potential and actual injury to children and staff
Teach children emotional regulation skills and coping strategies Develop a learning organization
Effective TCI implementation includes - Answers- child and family inclusion
- clinical participation
- supervision and post crisis response
- training and competency standards
- documentation, incident monitoring, and feedback
- leadership and program support
Child outcomes of TCI - Answers- trust and use adults to help regulate emotions
- demonstrate increased emotional regulation skills
- use adaptive behaviours in response to stressful events
- develop ability to learn througg reflecting on experiences
Organizational outcomes of TCI - Answers- Reduction of assaults, fighting, runaways, and restraints
-predictability and stability incthe milieu
The goal of TCI - AnswersTo create safe, developmentslly appropriate, non confrontational, trauma
sensitive environments thst are supported at all levels of the organization
A therapeutic milieu - AnswersThe combination of people, emotions, artitudes, and objects thst create a
sense of safety, respect, belonging, care and accountability
Spaces within the therapeutic milieu - Answers- ideological
- physical
, - cultural
- social
- enotional
Setting conditions - AnswersAny thing that makes challenging behaviour or traumatic stress responses
more or less likely to occur
Ideological space - Answers- communicates a philosophy of care
- supports developmentally appropriate practice
- provides opportunities for children to participate successfully in activities
- involves children, families, and staff members in decision making
- encourages relationship building activities
- creates a learning organization
Physical space - Answers- makes good use of space for personal and public use
- is clean, orderly, inviting
- feels safe and nurturing
- has soft lighting and reasonable claming noise level
- is furnished and decorated appropriately for the age group living there
Cultural space - Answers- develops culturally competent staff
- accepts and celebrates cultural differences
- supports family connections and involvement
- allows for culturally diverse staff- child interaction
Social space - Answers-Values attachments and developmental relationships
- balances structure and flexibility to meet individual and group needs
-creates opportunities to participate and contribute
-has goals, structure, and is designed to help children develop skills
-allows for practice of important life skills
Emotional space - Answers-takes into consideration specific effects of trauma
