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ASSESSMENT TASK 4: WRITTEN QUESTIONS

TASK SUMMARY:
You are to answer all the questions in this task. This is for the following unit:
CHCMHS013 Implement Trauma Informed Care

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 You must use your computer to type in the answers to the questions
 To complete this task, you will need to read and answer each question

ASSESSMENT TASK 4: WRITTEN QUESTIONS

1. For the following terms, complete the table by answering each question in the columns as it relates to
trauma informed practice. For legal considerations, remember to think about international, national,
state/territory, and local. (80 words for each term)

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Term Definition Legal considerations Ethical

considerations
Codes of practice
Discrimination
Dignity of risk
Duty of care
Human rights
Informed consent
Privacy and
confidentiality
Disclosure
Mandatory reporting
Records
management

2. Read the following case scenarios and answer the questions that follow. Legal and ethical considerations
relate to the terms you completed in Question 1. (200 words each scenario)

Scenario One
Mr C lived alone for nearly 10 years. Things that were important to him were going to the races on
Saturdays and meeting up with other regulars and friends at his local pub. As he now needs more help to
look after himself properly, he has moved into a small residential aged care service in his old
neighbourhood. He is happy there, gets on well with fellow residents and has been able to keep up his
outside interests. He still goes to the races regularly and visits his local at least once a week. However,
sometimes he has a drink or two too many and can be disruptive when he returns. Other consumers
mention that he sometimes smells of alcohol. He also has a habit of staying out later than expected,
which is worrying as his mobility is not great and he likes to walk to and from the pub. When staff
members try to persuade him to change his ways, he reacts defensively and defiantly, to the point where
the pub recently rang and asked for someone to come and pick him up.

a. What legal and ethical considerations apply? List two (2).

b. Given the above legal and ethical considerations, what should the worker do?
c. What specialist trauma services and support might be needed?
d. What rights and responsibilities does an organisation have in this situation? Consider WHS
requirements in your answer.

Scenario Two
A psychologist researching young people who engage in self-harming behaviours has chosen an online
support group to obtain data. He has chosen a ‘pro-anorexia’ online support group. Members of the
group advise on how to become and remain anorexic. An important feature of the group is that it
allows unguarded self-disclosure while offering anonymous support and acceptance amongst its
members. The proposed study will provide health professionals with an ‘insight that may otherwise be
unattainable’ and this insight ‘can contribute to the development of effective therapies and
treatments’ for anorexia. Unobtrusive, passive observation is the method chosen by the researcher to
protect the group from disruption and to avoid interviewer bias. This method can be likened to
eavesdropping on the on-line exchanges and the members of the group do not know that they are
being observed and researched.

a. What legal and ethical considerations apply? List two (2)

b. Given the above legal and ethical considerations, what should the worker do?
c. What specialist trauma services and support might be needed?
d. What rights and responsibilities does an organisation have in this situation?

3. Complete the table below by answering the question in each column for the different types of traumas.
(50 words for each type)

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Type Definition Examples of types of events and

circumstances for this trauma type
Trauma
Single Incident Trauma: Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Complex Trauma
Intergenerational Trauma
Vicarious Trauma

4. Read this resource from Headspace and answer the questions below:
https://headspace.org.au/assets/Uploads/Trauma-web.pdf
a. How common is trauma in the general population? (30 words)
b. What impact does trauma have on the development of individuals? List and explain at least three
(3) impacts. (70 words)

5. Outline three (3) ways individuals cope and manage the impact of trauma. (80 words)

6. Define the following: (20 words each)

a. Trigger
b. Flashback
c. Re-victimisation
d. Re-traumatisation

7. What is trauma informed practice and care? (100 words)

8. Complete the table below for the six (6) principles of trauma informed care and practice. (20 words each
principle)

Key principles Definition What does this look like in practice?

Safety
Trustworthiness
Choice
Collaboration
Empowerment
Culture, historical and
gender issues

9. Refer to the following link from Blue Knot outlining Practice Guidelines for Clinical Treatment of Complex
Trauma and summarise three (3) of these practice guidelines. (100 words)
https://www.blueknot.org.au/Portals/2/Practice%20Guidelines/BlueKnot_Practice_Guidelines_2019.pdf

10. What three (3) legislative and policy requirements do you need to consider when working with trauma?
(30 words)

11. Read the case scenario below and answer the following questions. (80 words each)

You are a case worker for a domestic and family violence service. You have a new client appointment this afternoon
with a woman named Mary Sion who has been referred to you by the Police. The following information has been
given to you. Mary’s partner Vinny subjected her to years of abuse. He was very controlling and did not like her to
leave the house. He did not let her have a mobile phone. He threatened to take their young child if she left him. A
family member supported Mary to make a report to the Police about Vinny’s abuse. The Police temporarily
intervened on the advice of multi-agency practitioners. They were concerned that Mary was not acting protectively
or able to protect their child from Vinny’s violence. Out of fear of his retribution for contacting the Police, Mary
withdrew her Police statement. Vinny moved back in with her, and she has not been in contact with other family

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members since.

a. It is a big step for Mary to walk into your service. What things about Mary accessing support
services could cause re-traumatisation for her? Include the impacts of these in your answer.
b. Outline three (3) trauma informed principles you would apply in your meeting with Mary to
develop a sense of safety, trust, choice, and control.
c. What needs to be covered with Mary in terms of privacy, confidentiality and disclosure?
d. List two (2) strategies you could discuss with Mary to help her to cope with and manage the impact
of trauma.
e. During the meeting, Mary asks if she can stay with you that evening as she is scared to go back
home. What are your responsibilities and limitations in this? Consider WHS requirements in your
answer.

12. Research national and international evidence bases for trauma informed practice for the
following topics. Summarise your research as it relates to implementing trauma informed
practice and care in the areas below. Include referencing in your answer. (100 words each topic)
a. Interpersonal violence (otherwise known as intimate partner violence or domestic violence)
b. Grief and loss
c. Gender differences

13. Based on the visual declaration below from the National Mental Health Commission, outline
three (3) impacts of using restraint and seclusion with clients experiencing trauma. Refer to this
document for more information:
https://nmhccf.org.au/sites/default/files/docs/seclusion_restraint.pdf

14. What do you think are some common attitudes towards violence in Australian society? Refer to
ANROWS National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women survey to help guide
your answer: https://www.anrows.org.au/research-program/ncas/ (50 words)

15. What is the relationship between interpersonal violence and trauma? Refer to the Adverse Childhood
Experiences (ACE) Study to help guide your answer:
https://www.aap.org/en-us/documents/ttb_aces_consequences.pdf (50 words)

16. What are some barriers that could prevent people experiencing interpersonal violence from
accessing services? Think about some typical beliefs and attitudes that the public might hold
about this issue. (80 words)

17. Consider the following study by McMahon et. al., 2018 exploring the link between suicidality,
self-harm, and interpersonal violence. Summarise the paper’s findings. (50 words)

18. Describe the common impacts of trauma on the following areas. Consider biological, psychological,
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and social impacts in your answer.

a. Person’s sense of self (20 words)
b. Development of mental health issues and in the expression of current distress (20 words)
c. Relationships, including service provider relationships (20 words)
d. Lifespan development (20 words)

19. Answer the following questions relating to record keeping when working with clients.
a. What types of information should you provide or make available to a person experiencing trauma?
(30 words)
b. How can your record keeping be collaborative with your client? (30 words)

20. Read the case scenario below relating to a new client of yours and answer the following questions (80
words each)
I got married at the age of 18 and believed our lives would be perfect. When my ex-partner got his way, he was
wonderful. When he didn’t he would blame me whether it was my fault or not. If I got upset or challenged him, he
would say I was weak and didn’t know what I was doing. I started to find food I thought I had bought disappearing
and he would say I was stupid. I would arrive at a pre-booked appointment at the hairdressers and find it was
cancelled. I missed school parent teacher evenings because the dates I was told were incorrect. I thought I was losing
my memory or my sanity. He used to try to exclude me when we attended gatherings, whispering to tell me to leave
because I wasn’t welcome. He separated me from my family and friends which is a big part of my Aboriginal culture.
If I got upset, he would make it look like I had mental health issues and I was being oversensitive. I eventually
became too afraid to do anything or make any decisions because I knew they’d be wrong, and I would be threatened.
As a result of the constant insults from my ex-partner, I lost a lot of weight and was referred to a counsellor. With
the support of my counsellor and family law solicitor, I have now got an Intervention Order against my ex-partner,
and I have started divorce proceedings.
a. How do you ensure cultural competence when working with this client? (20 words)
b. How can you encourage this client that recovery from trauma is possible? (20 words)
c. How do you help the client foster healthy and supportive relationships? (20 words)
d. List two (2) resources that can help this client engage in self-advocacy. (20 words)
e. What are the rights and responsibilities for your client, yourself and your organisation in this
scenario? (50 words)
21. What is recovery-oriented practice when working with trauma? (80 words)

22. A client you are supporting needs to be referred to a psychologist. What considerations need to be
made when making a referral? Think about how you can support your clients in this process. (50
words)

23. What is trauma informed supervision? (30 words)

24. When might you need to disclose client information? (30 words)

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