The First Session of Trauma-Centered Psychotherapy

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary from the first session of trauma-centered psychotherapy, focusing on techniques and principles used in therapy.

Trauma-Centered Frame

The approach in therapy focused on understanding and addressing a client's traumatic experiences.

Immediacy

A principle in trauma therapy that emphasizes addressing the traumatic event as soon as possible during sessions.

Engagement

Involving the client actively in the therapeutic process, fostering a connection that allows for open sharing of experiences.

Emotionality

The principle of recognizing and allowing for the expression of emotions associated with traumatic experiences during therapy.

Jump

A psychological tendency for clients to minimize their traumatic experiences and attempt to shift the conversation away from them.

Trauma History

The account of a client's past traumatic experiences that is discussed and explored during therapy.

Therapist's Technique

The skills and strategies employed by therapists to effectively guide clients through their trauma narratives.

Avoidance

A coping mechanism where clients may subconsciously attempt to evade discussing traumatic details.

Trauma Events Checklist

A written tool used by therapists to help clients identify and discuss various traumatic events they may have experienced.

Structured Interview

A systematic approach to obtaining detailed information about a client's traumatic history.

Clinical Interview for Assessment of Trauma History

A specific interview designed to uncover traumatic events and their impact on the client.

Schemas

Mental frameworks that individuals use to organize and interpret information, often shaped by past experiences, including trauma.