Tf-cbt Cert Exam Questions With Correct
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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...
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." - 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) - 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. -
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.
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