SMC Basics
What are the first four modules of SMC called?
The core 4
What is the name of the Canvas site where tutors access SMC resources?
Tutoring Central
What mental image does SMC use to explain a PTSD trigger reaction?
A big city traffic circle
Name one support tutors must have in place before taking on SMC clients.
Answer
Mental health consultant
Reflective supervision
Training case
Local referral resources
What color is the SMC pregnancy workbook?
Blue
What is the purpose of the 30-minute SMC tutoring session timeframe?
It helps keep tutoring from becoming therapy and keeps the focus on skill building.
How many languages are the SMC summary videos available in? Bonus what languages
3 — English, Spanish, Arabic
What mental image does SMC use for emotion regulation?
A rocking chair
Why should tutors have a list of local referral resources ready?
To connect clients to additional support like therapy, IPV resources, smoking cessation, or parenting help.
Before becoming a midwife, what was Mickey’s day job?
Special education teacher
What does “fidelity” to SMC mean?
Sticking close to the original design so all clients have a similar chance of getting good outcomes.
How many SMC videos are available in total?
11
What trauma was SMC designed to work with?
Childhood abuse and neglect trauma
What should you do if a client does not want to talk about her trauma?
Respect her choice and focus on the SMC characters and skills.
Before becoming a midwife, what was Julia’s day job?
A french teacher
True or False: Clients can experience Posttraumatic Stress and Posttraumatic Growth at the same time.
True
Where can tutors find the YouTube playlists for module videos?
In Tutoring Central on Canvas
Likely meaning
Best meaning
If a client wants to do SMC by phone and catch up on two modules, what should you say? (2 part answer)
Yes, we can do phone but - not if billing Medicaid
Suggest one module per time
What is the "celebration/graduation module"
If a client is repeatedly cancelling sessions, this is called a...
soft refusal
Who can you connect with if you have a question about if your client needs therapy?
Your reflective supervision partner
In module 3 we help clients identify_____ strategies
calming
Give your best SMC pitch
Intro
Offer
What the program provides -not therapy
Next step
Where is the GFT headquarters located?
Ann Arbor