Deck 20: Group Therapy for Children Who Have Experienced Abuse

Question 1

______ is based on cognitive social learning theory, modeling and self-efficacy, attachment and relationship theories, cognitive brain developmental theories, and problem-solving methods.

A)Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B)Fostering Healthy Futures
C)Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
D)Incredible Years program

Answer 1

D

Question 2

O'Callaghan and colleagues (2013) found that 7 weeks after treatment had concluded, those who had participated in the group-based ______ treatment reported a significant reduction in their trauma symptoms, depression, anxiety, and conduct problems and also reported a significant increase in their pro-social behaviors as compared to a wait-list control group.

A)Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B)Structured Sensory Intervention for Traumatized Children, Adolescents, and Parents-Adjudicated and At-Risk Youth
C)Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
D)Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Answer 2

D

Question 3

______ is a school-based group and individual intervention designed to reduce trauma-related symptoms (post-traumatic stress and depression) and improve school functioning and coping skills among students in the 5th through 12th grades.

A)Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B)Fostering Healthy Futures
C)Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
D)Incredible Years program

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Though selection criteria may vary, typically there is a ______.

A)screening process
B)unifying difficulty or experience among participants
C)long wait times
D)minimum severity of abuse the child must have been through to qualify

Question 5

What makes group therapy different than individual and family therapy?

A)individual therapy only involves one client, family therapy involves meeting with all family members individually
B)individual therapy does not take into account the family members, family therapy involves meeting with all family members
C)individual therapy involves one client at a time, family therapy only works with one family at a time
D)individual therapy does not take into account the family members, family therapy only works with one family at a time

Question 6

Why is it helpful for groups to be comprised of similar age or developmental level children?

A)It makes scheduling groups easier because children of the same age are typically on similar schedules.
B)Different ages typically do not have similar types of victimization.
C)The groups can be facilitated at school.
D)It allows the group to be targeted to the appropriate level for teaching skills, behavior management, and so on.

Question 7

One difference between group therapy that is addressing issues other than abuse and group therapy that addresses abuse is the inclusion of which of the following?

A)play therapy
B)clinical counseling
C)parent treatment
D)individual components

Question 8

______ is a preventative evidence-based intervention for preadolescent children aged 9-11 in out-of-home placement.

A)Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B)Fostering Healthy Futures
C)Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
D)Incredible Years program

Question 9

______ was originally designed to be delivered in a group format to address the therapeutic needs of caregivers and children (age 3-18 years) at risk for physical abuse.The program incorporates elements from several other therapy models designed for families impacted by child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence.

A)Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B)Fostering Healthy Futures
C)Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
D)Incredible Years program

Question 10

In CBITS studies, interventions led to significant improvements in ______ and ______.

A)substance abuse, post-traumatic stress
B)post-traumatic stress, depressive symptoms
C)anxiety, externalizing behavior
D)depression, anxiety

Question 11

______ combines cognitive behavioral therapy with sensory activities intended to further process the implicit memories associated with a child's experience of trauma.This treatment was designed for adjudicated adolescents aged 12-17 years with histories of violent and nonviolent trauma, particularly psychological, physical, and sexual maltreatment.

A)Combined Parent-Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
B)Structured Sensory Intervention for Traumatized Children, Adolescents, and Parents-Adjudicated and At-Risk Youth
C)Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools
D)Incredible Years program

Question 12

In a randomized controlled trial, adolescents were randomized to the SITCAP-ART treatment group or a wait-list control group.Following the completion of treatment after about 10 weeks, adolescents reported significant reductions in ______ and ______ symptoms related to their trauma.

A)PTSD, anxious/depressive
B)externalizing, PTSD
C)internalizing, avoidance
D)anxious/depressive, avoidance

Question 13

Overall, participation in the IY program resulted in a significant increase in caregivers' use of ______.

A)clinical counseling
B)coping skills
C)positive behavioral management skills
D)community resources and healthy social networks

Question 14

Group therapy can be both ______ and ______.

A)structured, unstructured
B)inside, outside
C)individual, with family
D)therapeutic, clinical

Question 15

How is the abuse that occurred typically discussed in group therapy?

A)There is usually 20-30 min of each session devoted to talking about the abuse.
B)It is left until the last half of the group.
C)It is not talked about directly.
D)It is brought up gradually with a first step of acknowledging it happened.

Question 16

James is in group therapy, he is having a hard time being quiet during the groups, often interrupting others, and tapping his feet loudly.Mary, the group provider, praises another child, Tom, for sitting quietly and being respectful of all the other group members.James then stops tapping his feet and Mary also says thank you to him.Mary is using ______.

A)differential attention techniques
B)positive reinforcement
C)deflection techniques
D)reinforcement techniques

Question 17

When caregivers and children participate in group therapy, ______.

A)the sessions typically run parallel
B)the children are typically in group with the caregiver
C)the caregivers are given different content than the children
D)the children do not have as good of outcomes

Question 18

Child groups are ideally led by ______ clinician(s).

A)a certified
B)one
C)more than one
D)5-6

Question 19

Evidence suggests that CPC-CBT groups may significantly impact ______ in children.

A)symptoms of post-traumatic stress
B)externalizing behaviors
C)internalizing behaviors
D)depression

Question 20

Which of the following is a reason cited by the authors that group therapy can benefit caregivers?

A)Caregivers often have a common experience, group settings offer an atmosphere of support and understanding, and motivation.
B)Group settings help enforce court orders.
C)Group settings produce shame which then acts as a deterrent for future abuse.
D)Caregivers who abuse often need more structure in their lives, and groups offer that.

Question 21

Discuss the Incredible Years program.What are its components, who and what does it focus on and what are the proven positive outcomes?

Question 22

Please discuss how you would begin a group therapy series.What would a typical first class look like?

Question 23

Katie is a child in a group therapy session you are facilitating.Katie has had increasingly distracting and problematic behaviors during group.Please discuss the different steps you would take to curb her behavioral issues.

Question 24

Please discuss the Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS).What are its components, what does it focus on? What have been the proven benefits?

Question 25

Please discuss the potential benefits of group therapy that you find the most compelling, compare them to other methods, and explain why these benefits are different or better than individual therapy.