Understanding Trauma Reliving Therapy

What is the primary role of the therapist during the first reliving session?

• To offer immediate emotional support

• To analyze the young person's behavior

• To listen non-judgmentally and encourage continuation

• To provide solutions to the young person's problems

Why might some young people struggle with speaking in the present tense during reliving?

• They have not practiced enough

• They are not comfortable with the therapist

• They find it difficult to remember details

• They are not used to speaking in the present tense

What analogy does the therapist use to explain the importance of processing traumatic memories?

• A locked door

• A wardrobe with clothes

• A closed book

• A sealed box

What is the purpose of using the first person present tense in reliving therapy?

• To avoid emotional distress

• To distance the person from the memory

• To make the memory more vivid

• To simplify the memory

What should the young person focus on if they are uncomfortable closing their eyes during reliving?

• The floor

• Their hands

• The therapist's face

• A spot in front of them

What additional details does the therapist ask the young person to include during reliving?

• Other people's opinions

• Past experiences

• Sensory details and emotions

• Future plans

How does the therapist help the young person stay in the first person present tense?

• By asking them to write it down

• By using an imaginary remote control

• By providing written prompts

• By showing them a video

What grounding object does the young person use during the session?

• A photo on their phone

• A piece of jewelry

• A book

• A stress ball

Why is it important to monitor the young person's emotional state during the session?

• To prevent them from falling asleep

• To ensure they are not too relaxed

• To manage their level of distress

• To keep them focused on the task

What should be planned for after the session to help the young person?

• A soothing and valued activity

• A challenging activity

• A therapy session

• A group discussion