Tf-Cbt: In Vivo Mastery Study Guide Graded A+

Which of the following is the best indicator that in vivo mastery exercises are necessary in TF-CBT? If the child was unable to complete a trauma narrative successfully If the narrative covered more traumatic events than were described in the trauma narrative that was created If the child experiences anxiety and avoidance in response to safe, trauma-related environmental cues If the parent is concerned that the child is not sufficiently fearful of dangerous people or situations (such as strangers or ambulance drivers) {Ans: If the child experiences anxiety and avoidance in response to safe, trauma-related environmental cues Reducing unnecessary avoidance and cue-related anxiety are the only reasons to engage in in vivo exposure.}Where on the hierarchy of feared stimuli should the therapist begin the in vivo mastery exercises? With the least feared item on the hierarchy With the most feared item on the hierarchy Somewhere in the middle, enough to generate some fearful emotion but not be overwhelming With whichever item the child, caregiver, and therapist think is most appropriate {Ans: With whichever item the child, caregiver, and therapist think is most appropriate This should be a joint decision with input from all parties.}The exposure exercises used during