TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; symptoms include mistrust, worthlessness,
hypervigilance, insomnia, flashbacks, and dissociation
TF-CBT
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; approach to build trust, validate
feelings, and reduce symptoms
Maladaptive Behavior
Unhelpful behavior like self-blame causing feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
Grounding Techniques
Methods to help Ashley stay connected to the present moment during distress
Mindfulness
Practice of being present and aware of current thoughts, feelings, and surroundings
Journaling
Writing down thoughts and emotions to gain deeper self-understanding
Psychoeducation
Educating family members on trauma effects and appropriate support strategies
Symptom Reduction
Initial focus on reducing specific symptoms like nightmares to improve overall well-being
Rapport
Establishing a positive and trusting relationship between Ashley and her therapist
ICD-11 Complex PTSD
Symptom structure for Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in trauma-exposed
individuals
Network Analysis
Study analyzing relationships between posttraumatic stress disorder and dissociation in
trauma-exposed individuals
Trauma History
Understanding and processing past traumatic experiences to facilitate healing and
growth
Caregiver Support
Providing understanding and assistance to caregivers in supporting individuals with
trauma histories
Insomnia
Difficulty falling or staying asleep, often related to PTSD symptoms like nightmares
Flashbacks
Recurrent, intrusive memories of past traumatic events experienced as if they are
happening again
Dissociation
Mental disconnection from thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity as a
coping mechanism
Self-Blame
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; symptoms include mistrust, worthlessness,
hypervigilance, insomnia, flashbacks, and dissociation
TF-CBT
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; approach to build trust, validate
feelings, and reduce symptoms
Maladaptive Behavior
Unhelpful behavior like self-blame causing feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
Grounding Techniques
Methods to help Ashley stay connected to the present moment during distress
Mindfulness
Practice of being present and aware of current thoughts, feelings, and surroundings
Journaling
Writing down thoughts and emotions to gain deeper self-understanding
Psychoeducation
Educating family members on trauma effects and appropriate support strategies
Symptom Reduction
Initial focus on reducing specific symptoms like nightmares to improve overall well-being
Rapport
Establishing a positive and trusting relationship between Ashley and her therapist
ICD-11 Complex PTSD
Symptom structure for Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in trauma-exposed
individuals
Network Analysis
Study analyzing relationships between posttraumatic stress disorder and dissociation in
trauma-exposed individuals
Trauma History
Understanding and processing past traumatic experiences to facilitate healing and
growth
Caregiver Support
Providing understanding and assistance to caregivers in supporting individuals with
trauma histories
Insomnia
Difficulty falling or staying asleep, often related to PTSD symptoms like nightmares
Flashbacks
Recurrent, intrusive memories of past traumatic events experienced as if they are
happening again
Dissociation
Mental disconnection from thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity as a
coping mechanism
Self-Blame
