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What are the two main components of a trauma system in TST?
A traumatized child and a social environment/system of care that cannot help regulate survival-in-the-moment states.
How does TST define survival-in-the-moment states?
States where a child perceives the current environment as threatening to survival, leading to emotional and behavioral dysregulation.
What does the term ‘cat hair’ mean in the context of TST?
A subtle, often overlooked trigger in the environment that leads to survival states.
How are ‘cat hair’ triggers identified in TST?
By observing patterns in a child’s responses to specific stimuli or situations.
What are the 4 service elements in TST?
Social interventions, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and legal advocacy.
What does safety-focused treatment address in TST?
It addresses immediate dangers in the environment or the child’s survival states.
What is the goal of regulation-focused treatment in TST?
To enhance the child’s capacity for emotional regulation.
What is the purpose of the beyond trauma phase in TST?
To help the child reintegrate into normal developmental activities and promote resilience.
How does TST assess a child’s dysregulation?
Through observing patterns of dysregulation and identifying survival states.
How does TST assess the role of the social environment?
By evaluating how the environment helps or hinders the regulation of survival states.
What are the 3 A’s of emotional regulation in TST?
Affect emotions, awareness, and action behavior.
What are the 4 R’s of regulation states in TST?
Regulating, revving, re-experiencing, and reconstituting.
How does TST approach survival states related to traumatic stress?
By identifying triggers and providing targeted interventions to manage them.
What interventions are used in TST to manage dysregulation?
Through environmental modifications, skill-building, and pharmacological support.
How does psychotherapy support TST interventions?
It helps the child develop coping mechanisms and process trauma.
Why is psychopharmacology used in TST?
It manages symptoms while emotional regulation skills are developed.
What is the importance of legal advocacy in TST?
It addresses systemic or institutional barriers affecting the child’s environment.
How are survival states identified in children during TST assessment?
By observing the child’s reactions to triggers and identifying patterns.
What are the phases of TST treatment?
Safety-focused treatment, regulation-focused treatment, and beyond trauma.
What role does the social environment play in TST interventions?
It either supports or hinders the child’s ability to regulate emotional states.
What are priority problems in TST?
Patterns linking triggers to survival states.
How does TST define and break patterns of survival states?
By identifying and addressing the triggers and responses causing survival states.
What is the primary aim of TST treatment?
To reduce shifts to survival states and improve emotional regulation.
How does TST incorporate caregiver training into its framework?
By teaching them to recognize and respond effectively to triggers.
What systemic changes might be advocated for in TST?
Changes to foster care rules, trauma-informed policies, or caregiver training.
What does the acronym PRACTICE stand for in TF-CBT?
Psychoeducation, Relaxation, Affective modulation, Cognitive coping, Trauma narrative, In vivo exposure, Conjoint sessions, Enhancing future safety.
What is the purpose of psychoeducation in TF-CBT?
To educate the child and family about trauma and its effects, reducing stigma.
How are parenting skills addressed in TF-CBT?
By teaching caregivers effective strategies to support the child and manage behaviors.
What are examples of relaxation techniques used in TF-CBT?
Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness.
What is affective modulation in TF-CBT?
Helping the child identify, express, and regulate emotions.
How does the cognitive triangle guide TF-CBT interventions?
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another and guide interventions.
What is the function of the trauma narrative in TF-CBT?
To process trauma and integrate the experience into the child’s broader life story.
How does TF-CBT use in vivo exposure to address triggers?
Gradual exposure to triggers to reduce their emotional intensity.
What is the role of conjoint parent-child sessions in TF-CBT?
To improve communication and strengthen the caregiver-child relationship.
How does TF-CBT enhance future safety and development?
By equipping the child and family with tools to ensure long-term safety.
How does TF-CBT address cognitive distortions related to trauma?
By reframing unhelpful or inaccurate thoughts and beliefs.
What are examples of trauma reminders in TF-CBT?
Objects, places, or events associated with the traumatic experience.
How does TF-CBT integrate play and art in therapy?
Through drawing, storytelling, or other creative activities.
What skills are developed during the regulation phase of TF-CBT?
Emotional regulation, coping mechanisms, and stress management.
How does TF-CBT approach gradual exposure to traumatic memories?
By slowly reintroducing trauma-related memories in a safe environment.
What are common caregiver concerns addressed in TF-CBT?
Addressing worries about how to support the child effectively.
What is the importance of parallel parent sessions in TF-CBT?
By providing caregivers with parallel support and guidance.
How is the trauma narrative structured and shared in TF-CBT?
Through structured storytelling and integration of thoughts and feelings.
What steps are involved in creating a trauma narrative in TF-CBT?
Start with manageable memories, add details, and process feelings over time.
What are common thoughts and feelings processed in TF-CBT?
Sadness, anger, fear, guilt, and shame.
How does TF-CBT address unhelpful beliefs about trauma?
By challenging inaccuracies and reframing perspectives.
How does TF-CBT tailor interventions to a child’s developmental level?
Through age-appropriate activities and language.
What is the role of stress inoculation in TF-CBT?
Building resilience to stress and trauma-related triggers.
How does TF-CBT incorporate cultural considerations into treatment?
By respecting cultural differences and tailoring interventions appropriately.
What is the therapist’s role in building rapport in TF-CBT?
By fostering empathy and a safe, supportive relationship.
How do TST and TF-CBT complement each other in addressing trauma?
Both address emotional regulation and environmental influences on trauma.
What are the shared goals of TST and TF-CBT?
Helping the child regulate emotions and addressing environmental triggers.
How does TF-CBT prepare a child to manage survival states seen in TST?
By teaching coping skills to manage trauma-related stressors.
What role do caregivers play in both TST and TF-CBT frameworks?
Caregivers provide stability, guidance, and emotional support.
What is the significance of psychoeducation in both TST and TF-CBT?
To help families and children understand and process trauma.
How are safety-focused interventions different in TST compared to TF-CBT?
TST focuses on environmental triggers, while TF-CBT emphasizes the trauma narrative.
What are the similarities in regulation-focused interventions in TST and TF-CBT?
Both use skill-building to improve emotional regulation.
How does each model address environmental factors contributing to trauma?
TST focuses on systemic issues; TF-CBT addresses individual and relational factors.
How does TF-CBT’s use of the trauma narrative align with TST’s focus on survival states?
Both focus on identifying and addressing trauma-related stressors.
What assessment tools are used in TST versus TF-CBT?
TST assesses survival states, TF-CBT assesses cognitive and emotional distortions.
How are cultural and systemic considerations addressed in TST and TF-CBT?
By ensuring interventions are inclusive and relevant to diverse populations.
What is the role of psychopharmacology in TST and TF-CBT?
TST uses it to stabilize dysregulation; TF-CBT uses it to manage symptoms.
How do TST and TF-CBT handle gradual exposure to trauma reminders?
Through careful, phased reintroduction of trauma reminders.
What therapeutic techniques in TF-CBT align with TST’s phases of treatment?
Both emphasize building coping skills and resilience.
What is the importance of addressing both individual and systemic factors in trauma therapy?
By considering individual needs and systemic barriers.
How do you decide whether to use TST or TF-CBT for a specific case?
TST focuses on systemic issues; TF-CBT may focus more on direct processing.
What are the limitations of TST and TF-CBT in trauma treatment?
TST addresses emotional survival states; TF-CBT reframes cognitive distortions.
How does the focus on emotional regulation differ between TST and TF-CBT?
Combining TST’s systemic focus with TF-CBT’s structured interventions.
What are the benefits of integrating TST and TF-CBT techniques for complex trauma cases?
Both emphasize the caregiver’s role in emotional regulation and stability.
How do both models address caregiver involvement in trauma treatment?
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