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Recognizing and Identifying Family Trauma: An Overview

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1.  How is family trauma different than other forms of trauma?
  1. It is a violation of the familial relationship resulting in a disruption of trust and safety
  2. It is better
  3. It is worse
  4. There is no difference
2.  The following are all common forms of family trauma EXCEPT:
  1. Abuse
  2. Dysfunction
  3. Violence
  4. Immigration
3.  Which of the following is a common result of growing up in a traumatic family environment:
  1. Decreased self-esteem
  2. Healthy boundaries
  3. Stable mental health
  4. Healthy relationships
4.  What is shame in relation to childhood trauma?
  1. Embarrassment
  2. A sense of being wrong or defective
  3. Loss of self esteem
  4. There is no relationship between childhood trauma and shame
5.  All of these are common personality traits of family trauma survivors EXCEPT:
  1. Decreased self-esteem
  2. Strong self-confidence
  3. Perfectionism
  4. Struggles with interpersonal relationships
6.  The following are all symptoms of CPTSD EXCEPT:
  1. Hypervigilance
  2. Anxiety
  3. Depression
  4. Loss of sense of taste
7.  What are some of the ways that growing up in a traumatic family environment can impact relationships?
  1. It can cause appropriate attachment in relationships
  2. It can cause a strong sense of self worth
  3. It can lead to anxiety about oneself as a partner
  4. It can lead to healthy stable relationships
8.  Which of the following is a reason that clients with family trauma may seek therapy/treatment?
  1. Interpersonal relationship struggles or stresses
  2. Stable mood
  3. High self-esteem
  4. Fashion advice
9.  What is parentification?
  1. A child having to grow up too early
  2. When a child is forced to carry the emotional burden of the adult in the absence of a healthy caregiver
  3. A parent acting like a child
  4. A child not having any parents
10.  What is an example of a victim-blaming message that clients with family trauma may receive?
  1. Your trauma is valid
  2. Your parents were not available for you
  3. There are two sides to every story, you should show more empathy to your parents because maybe you did something, too
  4. I am so sorry that happened to you

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