TF-CBT CERT EXAM WITH ANSWERS 100% PASS

TF-CBT CERT EXAM WITH ANSWERS 100% PASS Alexa is an 8-year-old girl who disclosed sexual abuse by her two older adolescent stepbrothers. While developing the first part of her trauma narrative, she wrote "I am a bad girl. I think they messed up my body. I was really dumb because I never told anyone." - Correct Answer 1. Alexa's statements are examples of: a) Healthy or functional thoughts. b) Cognitive distortions. c) Cognitive realities. d) Accurate but unhelpful thoughts. 2. How should the therapist proceed? (Alexa case) - Correct Answer a) Tell Alexa that it is not her fault and immediately begin to process her statements. b) Allow Alexa to complete her trauma narrative and then begin cognitive processing of the trauma narrative, including her statements. c) Repeat the earlier components, beginning with Psychoeducation as this is a clear example of the therapy not "sinking in." d) Ask Alexa to start the trauma narrative again but this time tell her to only include details about the sexual abuse, not any statements about herself or any thoughts. Justin is an 11-year-old boy who witnessed his father brutally attack his mother with a baseball bat. During the middle of writing his trauma narrative, he wrote that he intervened and attempted to defend his mother by fighting his father. However, during individual sessions with his mother, it became apparent that Justin had hidden behind the sofa and cried during the attack. - Correct Answer 3. How should the therapist proceed? a) Due to the problems associated with "false memories," confront Justin about the inaccuracy immediately. b) Talk to Justin about the difference between the "truth" and a "lie." c) Recognize that it is not unusual for children to make fantasy or rescue statements; allow Justin to complete his trauma narrative and gently challenge his statements. d) Talk with Justin's father to determine whether Justin or his mother is telling the truth; then share this information with Justin.