Cognitive Therapy for PTSD

Question 1

Which is a usual part of CT-PTSD?

Accepted Answer

Try to help people stop dwelling on what happened, Ask the person to talk about what happened in detail, Provide psychoeducation about symptoms

Question 2

Which of these is recommended for therapists to look after themselves

Accepted Answer

Use CBT for oneself, Discuss own emotional reactions with others

Question 3

You shouldn't offer TF-CBT if:

Accepted Answer

The person is under imminent objective threat

Question 4

Which of these is true about psychoeducation?

Accepted Answer

Inexperienced therapists can spend too long on this phase, It helps develop a collaborative working relationship, It helps provide a rationale for trauma-focused work

Question 5

Which of the following may be used in CT-PTSD

Accepted Answer

Pie charts, Thought records, Socratic Questioning, Surveys

Question 6

Why is it useful to be able to distinguish between flashbacks and rumination?

Accepted Answer

This can be key in establishing an accurate diagnosis, Different strategies are needed to deal with each

Question 7

When working with multiple memories:

Accepted Answer

You can start with the first memory, You can start with the worst memory, You can start with the last memory

Question 8

If a client tends to dissociate it can be helpful to:

Accepted Answer

Speak more as the therapist during reliving, Use a written narrative, Use techniques to remind self of 'here and now' (grounding)

Question 9

When doing reliving it is important that:

Accepted Answer

The client is emotionally engaged

Question 10

A written narrative is particularly helpful when:

Accepted Answer

The person has a history of dissociation, The memory is very fragmented

Question 11

To be confident about someone having PTSD

Accepted Answer

Symptoms started orsignificantly worsened after a the event, A re-experiencingsymptom must match to the traumatic event

Question 12

Within CT-PTSD a reason for discussing the memory in detail is:

Accepted Answer

To put parts of the memory into a fuller context, To identify important meanings

Question 13

Which of the following is a treatment goal in TF-CBT?

Accepted Answer

Elaborate traumatic memories, Identify and challenge negative appraisals

Cognitive Therapy for PTSD

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Cognitive Therapy for PTSD

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