Cert Exam Quizzes Questions And Answers 2024

Jody is a 6 year-old girl who was attacked by a dog and left with severe scars all over her legs. Since the dog attack, Jody has experienced severe PTSD symptoms and significant oppositional behavior problems. Her mother has felt intense guilt as Jody almost died from the attack. She now cannot say no to anything her daughter wants. The mother also reported that Jody's behavior is extremely difficult to manage and the mother just cannot take her anywhere. Jody has tantrums at the drop of a pin and becomes fearful when there is any mention of a dog. {Ans: . In the first TF-CBT session, the therapist would typically: a) Give Jody the freedom to talk about anything she likes throughout the session. b) Provide psychoeducation and express optimism about her ability to help mother and child in 12 to 16 sessions. c) Explain to mother that Jody has serious PTSD symptoms and that treatment will likely continue for 1-2 years. d) Strongly encourage Jody to talk about the details of the dog attack, no matter how much anxiety this strategy would cause.}22. If including parenting skills is appropriate, what is the best place to start? {Ans: