Stress, Burnout and Secondary Trauma

Question 1

Unspecified demand made on the body; circumstance which a person finds difficulty in coping

Answer 1

Stress

Question 2

Which parts of the brain go on alert in response to stress?

Answer 2

Hypothalamus, amygdala, pituitary gland

Question 3

Which gland releases what hormones in response to stress?

Answer 3

Adrenal gland, epinephrine

Question 4

Three types of interventions

Answer 4

Psychological intervention, remedial action, relaxation exercises

Question 5

Who developed the ideal course of recovery?

Answer 5

Horowitz

Question 6

What is the ideal course of recovery

Answer 6

Perceive events correctly > Translate into meaning > Relate to present behavior > Revise to fit developmental line > Decide on action

Question 7

State of acute or extreme stress

Answer 7

Distress

Question 8

From exposure to reality that is beyond ordinary comprehension

Answer 8

Secondary Trauma

Question 9

Hearing stories becomes violent attack on own sense of integrity and worldview

Answer 9

Secondary Traumatic Stress

Question 10

State of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion caused by long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations

Answer 10

Burnout

Question 11

What are the stages of burnout?

Answer 11

Honeymoon > Disillusionment > Brownout > Frustration > Despair

Question 12

Ability to cope with stress and adversity

Answer 12

Resiliency

Question 13

Characteristics of resilient people

Answer 13

Lovable, capable, safe

Question 14

Putting suffering in a hierarchy

Answer 14

Minimizing

Question 15

Inflated sense of importance related to work

Answer 15

Grandiosity

Question 16

Feeling committed or responsible to people who have been hurt

Answer 16

Vicarious trauma

Question 17

When helpers are unable to refuel and regenerate

Answer 17

Compassion fatigue

Question 18

Primary stress hormone responsible for fight-or-flight

Answer 18

Cortisol