Lecture 1-4 Trauma
What is psychological trauma?
Severe disruptions to many dimensions of psychological functioning
Excessive demands on individual's existing coping strategies
Physical injury to the body
Psychological harm and the penetration of unwanted thoughts, emotions, and experiences into the psyche or being of the person
What is traumatic stress?
A type of stress caused by traumatic experiences
An experience that is traumatic for everyone
A field of theory and research
A broad range of issues and aspects
A specific type of stress, identifiable from other forms of stress by the severity of both the stressor and the response
What is the origin of the word trauma?
A Greek word meaning 'to tear' or 'to puncture'
A medical condition associated with physical injury
A psychological harm and penetration of unwanted thoughts
Excessive demands on individual's coping strategies
Severe disruptions to psychological functioning
What distinguishes traumatic stress from other forms of stress?
The location of the stressor
The severity of both the stressor and the response
The type of stressor
The number of people affected by the stressor
The duration of the stressor
What are the effects of traumatic experiences on psychological functioning?
Enhancement of coping strategies
No significant impact on psychological functioning
Severe disruptions to many dimensions of psychological functioning
Increased resilience
Improvement in psychological well-being
What are the characteristics of traumatic experiences?
Traumatic experiences are usually anticipated and do not affect individual's coping strategies.
Traumatic experiences are usually unanticipated and lead to excessive demands on individual's existing coping strategies.
Traumatic experiences are usually anticipated and lead to minimal demands on individual's existing coping strategies.
Traumatic experiences are usually anticipated and have no impact on individual's coping strategies.
Traumatic experiences are usually unanticipated but do not affect individual's coping strategies.
What is the main focus of trauma counseling?
To promote awareness about traumatic stress
To help individuals heal from the psychological harm caused by traumatic experiences
To prevent traumatic experiences from happening
To provide medical treatment for physical injuries
To study the effects of trauma on individuals
What are the effects of traumatic experiences on psychological functioning?
Traumatic experiences have no impact on psychological functioning.
Traumatic experiences have no impact on psychological functioning.
Traumatic experiences improve psychological functioning.
Traumatic experiences enhance psychological functioning.
Traumatic experiences cause severe disruptions to many dimensions of psychological functioning.
What is the definition of counselling?
A conversation about personal problems
A conversation about future goals
A conversation between two people
A purposeful, private conversation arising from the intention of individuals to reflect on and resolve a problem in living, and the willingness of another person to assist in that endeavour
A conversation between a therapist and a client
What is the definition of trauma counselling?
A conversation about personal goals
A conversation about childhood experiences
A conversation about fears and phobias
A conversation about traumatic events
A purposeful conversation aimed at uncovering the client's experience of an event which lead them to feel threatened, helpless, and fearful
What are the different types of counselling?
Individual, Couples, Group
Individual, Couples, Family, community
Individual, Couples, Family, Group
Individual, Family, group, Organization
What are the core characteristics and competencies of a counsellor?
Good communication skills, Problem-solving abilities, Knowledge of counseling techniques, Empathy, Patience
Self-awareness and understanding, Good psychological health, Sensitivity to and understanding of racial, ethnic and cultural factors, Open-mindedness, Objectivity
Good listening skills, Analytical thinking, Knowledge of psychology theories, Compassion, Flexibility
Effective questioning skills, Decision-making abilities, Knowledge of mental health disorders, Supportiveness, Resilience
Strong leadership skills, Conflict resolution abilities, Knowledge of human behavior, Assertiveness, Adaptability
What are the important aspects of the counselling environment?
Relaxing music, Aromatherapy scents, Comfortable temperature, Artwork
Comfortable furniture, Natural lighting, Pleasant decor, Accessible location
Emotional safety, Physical space- neutral/quiet/free from disruptions/ free from counsellor’s beliefs, views, values, bias, etc., Same room, Containment space- maintain confidentiality and privacy
Quiet atmosphere, Privacy, Adequate ventilation, Cleanliness
Soft lighting, Calming colors, Natural materials, Plants
What are the values of the collaborative relationship?
Equality, Fairness, Non-judgment, Empowerment, Cultural sensitivity
Framework of ethics, principles and skills, Self-discovery and growth, Engage in empathic, ethical treatment, Do no harm, Respectful, Trust in confidentiality
Honesty, Integrity, Professionalism, Empathy, Compassion
Mutual respect, Trust, Effective communication, Cooperation, Support
Open-mindedness, Flexibility, Accountability, Confidentiality, Self-care
What is the counselling process made up of?
A sequence of events
Beginning, middle and end
Phases
None of the above
What is the beginning of the counselling about?
Forming the counselling relationship
Clarifying goals
Engaging with the client
Terminating the contract
What is the middle of the counselling process about?
Identifying the problems
Referring the client
Facilitating change and working with the client
Assessing the client
What is the end of the counselling process about?
Guiding the activities with the client
Making changes for the client to implement
Clarifying problems with client
Clarifying goals
How can a psychologist practice multiculturism with their clients?
Discriminating against individuals
Stigmstising against otherss
Acknowledging differences
Not familiarising oneself with cultures
According to Urie Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory, how do environments shape or influence an individual's development?
By controlling the individual's thoughts and beliefs
By determining the individual's genetic makeup
By impacting the individual's behavior and development throughout their lifespan
By providing resources and support for the individual
By creating a safe and supportive environment
What are physiological trauma responses?
Rapid breathing, increased heart rate, headaches, digestive issues, and muscle tension
Sadness, fear, anxiety, and frustration
Hypervigilance and avoidance
The way trauma affects one's thoughts and beliefs
What are cognitive trauma responses?
Hypervigilance and avoidance
Apid breathing and increased heart rate
Sadness, fear, anxiety, and frustration
Nightmares, flashbacks, and negative self-talk
What are emotional trauma responses?
The ways trauma is experienced collectively by a community
Sadness, fear, anxiety, and frustration
Hypervigilance and avoidance
Rapid breathing and increased heart rate
What are behavioural trauma responses?
Hypervigilance and avoidance
The ways trauma is experienced collectively by a community
Nightmares, flashbacks, and negative self-talk
Sadness, fear, anxiety, and frustration
What are some strategies to address and prevent community trauma within the social-cultural environment?
Provide financial incentives for community development
Promote individualism and self-reliance
Implement stricter laws and regulations
Increase police presence and security measures
Support healing and connection between people, while shifting norms to support safe and healthy behaviors
What is the goal of victim support and empowerment?
To ignore the victim's needs and experiences
To punish the offender and seek revenge
To restore the victim to a state as close as possible to that existing prior to the offense, and ideally to a state where the person has been able to learn and grow
To isolate the victim from society for their own protection
To provide financial compensation to the victim
What is the role of psychological intervention in addressing trauma?
To blame the client for their trauma
To help clients normalize their feelings, identify coping strategies, and recognize their support system and areas of control
To ignore or dismiss the client's feelings
To provide medication to numb the emotions
To avoid discussing the trauma altogether
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