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What are the two main components of a trauma system in TST?

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A traumatized child and a social environment/system of care that cannot help regulate survival-in-the-moment states.

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How does TST define survival-in-the-moment states?

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States where a child perceives the current environment as threatening to survival, leading to emotional and behavioral dysregulation.

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What does the term ‘cat hair’ mean in the context of TST?

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A subtle, often overlooked trigger in the environment that leads to survival states.

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How are ‘cat hair’ triggers identified in TST?

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By observing patterns in a child’s responses to specific stimuli or situations.

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What are the 4 service elements in TST?

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Social interventions, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and legal advocacy.

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What does safety-focused treatment address in TST?

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It addresses immediate dangers in the environment or the child’s survival states.

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What is the goal of regulation-focused treatment in TST?

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To enhance the child’s capacity for emotional regulation.

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What is the purpose of the beyond trauma phase in TST?

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To help the child reintegrate into normal developmental activities and promote resilience.

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How does TST assess a child’s dysregulation?

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Through observing patterns of dysregulation and identifying survival states.

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How does TST assess the role of the social environment?

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By evaluating how the environment helps or hinders the regulation of survival states.

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What are the 3 A’s of emotional regulation in TST?

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Affect emotions, awareness, and action behavior.

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What are the 4 R’s of regulation states in TST?

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Regulating, revving, re-experiencing, and reconstituting.

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How does TST approach survival states related to traumatic stress?

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By identifying triggers and providing targeted interventions to manage them.

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What interventions are used in TST to manage dysregulation?

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Through environmental modifications, skill-building, and pharmacological support.

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How does psychotherapy support TST interventions?

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It helps the child develop coping mechanisms and process trauma.

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Why is psychopharmacology used in TST?

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It manages symptoms while emotional regulation skills are developed.

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What is the importance of legal advocacy in TST?

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It addresses systemic or institutional barriers affecting the child’s environment.

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How are survival states identified in children during TST assessment?

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By observing the child’s reactions to triggers and identifying patterns.

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What are the phases of TST treatment?

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Safety-focused treatment, regulation-focused treatment, and beyond trauma.

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What role does the social environment play in TST interventions?

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It either supports or hinders the child’s ability to regulate emotional states.

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What are priority problems in TST?

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Patterns linking triggers to survival states.

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How does TST define and break patterns of survival states?

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By identifying and addressing the triggers and responses causing survival states.

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What is the primary aim of TST treatment?

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To reduce shifts to survival states and improve emotional regulation.

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How does TST incorporate caregiver training into its framework?

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By teaching them to recognize and respond effectively to triggers.

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What systemic changes might be advocated for in TST?

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Changes to foster care rules, trauma-informed policies, or caregiver training.

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What does the acronym PRACTICE stand for in TF-CBT?

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Psychoeducation, Relaxation, Affective modulation, Cognitive coping, Trauma narrative, In vivo exposure, Conjoint sessions, Enhancing future safety.

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What is the purpose of psychoeducation in TF-CBT?

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To educate the child and family about trauma and its effects, reducing stigma.

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How are parenting skills addressed in TF-CBT?

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By teaching caregivers effective strategies to support the child and manage behaviors.

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What are examples of relaxation techniques used in TF-CBT?

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Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness.

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What is affective modulation in TF-CBT?

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Helping the child identify, express, and regulate emotions.

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How does the cognitive triangle guide TF-CBT interventions?

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Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and guide interventions.

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What is the function of the trauma narrative in TF-CBT?

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To process trauma and integrate the experience into the child’s broader life story.

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How does TF-CBT use in vivo exposure to address triggers?

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Gradual exposure to triggers to reduce their emotional intensity.

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What is the role of conjoint parent-child sessions in TF-CBT?

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To improve communication and strengthen the caregiver-child relationship.

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How does TF-CBT enhance future safety and development?

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By equipping the child and family with tools to ensure long-term safety.

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How does TF-CBT address cognitive distortions related to trauma?

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By reframing unhelpful or inaccurate thoughts and beliefs.

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What are examples of trauma reminders in TF-CBT?

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Objects, places, or events associated with the traumatic experience.

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How does TF-CBT integrate play and art in therapy?

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Through drawing, storytelling, or other creative activities.

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What skills are developed during the regulation phase of TF-CBT?

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Emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, and stress management.

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How does TF-CBT approach gradual exposure to traumatic memories?

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By slowly reintroducing trauma-related memories in a safe environment.

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What are common caregiver concerns addressed in TF-CBT?

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Addressing worries about how to support the child effectively.

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What is the importance of parallel parent sessions in TF-CBT?

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By providing caregivers with parallel support and guidance.

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How is the trauma narrative structured and shared in TF-CBT?

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Through structured storytelling and integration of thoughts and feelings.

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What steps are involved in creating a trauma narrative in TF-CBT?

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Start with manageable memories, add details, and process feelings over time.

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What are common thoughts and feelings processed in TF-CBT?

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Sadness, anger, fear, guilt, and shame.

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How does TF-CBT address unhelpful beliefs about trauma?

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By challenging inaccuracies and reframing perspectives.

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How does TF-CBT tailor interventions to a child’s developmental level?

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Through age-appropriate activities and language.

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What is the role of stress inoculation in TF-CBT?

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Building resilience to stress and trauma-related triggers.

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How does TF-CBT incorporate cultural considerations into treatment?

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By respecting cultural differences and tailoring interventions appropriately.

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What is the therapist’s role in building rapport in TF-CBT?

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By fostering empathy and a safe, supportive relationship.

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How do TST and TF-CBT complement each other in addressing trauma?

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Both address emotional regulation and environmental influences on trauma.

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What are the shared goals of TST and TF-CBT?

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Helping the child regulate emotions and addressing environmental triggers.

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How does TF-CBT prepare a child to manage survival states seen in TST?

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By teaching coping skills to manage trauma-related stressors.

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What role do caregivers play in both TST and TF-CBT frameworks?

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Caregivers provide stability, guidance, and emotional support.

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What is the significance of psychoeducation in both TST and TF-CBT?

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To help families and children understand and process trauma.

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How are safety-focused interventions different in TST compared to TF-CBT?

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TST focuses on environmental triggers, while TF-CBT emphasizes the trauma narrative.

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What are the similarities in regulation-focused interventions in TST and TF-CBT?

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Both use skill-building to improve emotional regulation.

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How does each model address environmental factors contributing to trauma?

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TST focuses on systemic issues; TF-CBT addresses individual and relational factors.

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How does TF-CBT’s use of the trauma narrative align with TST’s focus on survival states?

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Both focus on identifying and addressing trauma-related stressors.

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What assessment tools are used in TST versus TF-CBT?

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TST assesses survival states, TF-CBT assesses cognitive and emotional distortions.

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How are cultural and systemic considerations addressed in TST and TF-CBT?

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By ensuring interventions are inclusive and relevant to diverse populations.

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What is the role of psychopharmacology in TST and TF-CBT?

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TST uses it to stabilize dysregulation; TF-CBT uses it to manage symptoms.

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How do TST and TF-CBT handle gradual exposure to trauma reminders?

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Through careful, phased reintroduction of trauma reminders.

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What therapeutic techniques in TF-CBT align with TST’s phases of treatment?

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Both emphasize building coping skills and resilience.

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What is the importance of addressing both individual and systemic factors in trauma therapy?

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By considering individual needs and systemic barriers.

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How do you decide whether to use TST or TF-CBT for a specific case?

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TST focuses on systemic issues; TF-CBT may focus more on direct processing.

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What are the limitations of TST and TF-CBT in trauma treatment?

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TST addresses emotional survival states; TF-CBT reframes cognitive distortions.

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How does the focus on emotional regulation differ between TST and TF-CBT?

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Combining TST’s systemic focus with TF-CBT’s structured interventions.

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What are the benefits of integrating TST and TF-CBT techniques for complex trauma cases?

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Both emphasize the caregiver’s role in emotional regulation and stability.

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How do both models address caregiver involvement in trauma treatment?

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